Freak Force #8
Image Comics • Freak Force Vol. 1
Writer
Erik Larsen and Keith Giffen
Interior Artist
Vic Bridges
Cover Artist
Vic Bridges and Karl Kesel
Publication Date
August 1994
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A group of former bounty hunters and mutants, spin-offs from The Savage Dragon, continue their adventures. This issue features the team dealing with an ant-themed threat or mechanical failure, as depicted by the giant robotic arm covered in ants on the cover.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
The cover displays high gloss and bright colors. Minimal spine stress is visible only upon close inspection. Corners appear sharp with no significant blunting. Slight vertical reflection/glare from the protective bag makes it harder to see fine surface abrasions, but the book appears very well-preserved.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $5.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $35.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for cover price or in dollar bins. High-grade slabbed copies have low market volume but generally fluctuate between $30 and $60 depending on the buyer.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the book. It is a common 1990s issue without significant key attributes that drive professional demand.
Notable Features
Includes characters like Dart, Ricochet, Barbaric, and Horridus. Part of the early Image Comics expansion era under Erik Larsen's Highbrow Entertainment label.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features typical 1994 Image Comics high-gloss cardstock cover and standard 'Direct Edition' style trade dress with price in USD and CAD.