Invincible ##4 (Trade Paperback / Ultimate Collection / Compendium Component)
Image Comics • Invincible (Likely part of a collected edition or trade paperback based on the spine)
Writer
Robert Kirkman
Interior Artist
Ryan Ottley
Cover Artist
Ryan Ottley
Publication Date
Original issue June 2003 (Collected editions vary)
Cover Variant
Standard Trade Paperback / Collected Edition Cover
Printing
Specific printing depends on the copyright page, but commonly available.
Comic Description
Features the first appearance of Allen the Alien. Mark Grayson (Invincible) encounters Allen during an orbital evaluation of Earth. This issue establishes the cosmic scope of the series and the Coalition of Planets.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0 estimate for a book)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting at the bottom right corner. Presence of a thick flat spine indicates this is likely a trade paperback (TPB) or from a box set rather than a single stapled floppy comic.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5-$15 (as a trade paperback); Single issue #4 floppies carry high value, but this format is worth significantly less.
Recent Sales
Individual trade paperbacks of this series generally sell for $8-$12 on secondary markets like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. Collected editions (TPBs) rarely gain significant value from professional grading compared to original single-issue floppy comics.
Notable Features
First appearance of Allen the Alien (unmasked/named). This specific volume utilizes the close-up portrait cover style associated with collected editions or 'The Ultimate Collection' series.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic Image Comics trade paperback. The square-bound spine and matte finish are consistent with 2010s-era re-printings of the series.