The Grackle in Double Cross ##4
Acclaim Comics • The Grackle
Writer
Mike Baron
Interior Artist
Paul Gulacy & Charles Yoakum
Cover Artist
Paul Gulacy
Publication Date
April 1998
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Sales)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A crime fiction thriller featuring The Grackle, an elite mercenary/assassin caught in a web of betrayal. This issue continues the 'Double Cross' storyline with mature themes involving high-stakes violence and espionage.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; blunting at the top and bottom left corners; minor surface scuffing visible under direct light; slight edge wear along the top margin; small indentation near the barcode area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00 / Graded: $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
This series has limited liquidity; most issues sell for cover price or slightly under in bulk lots. Individual high-grade copies rarely exceed $10 in raw form.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The fair market value of the book is lower than the cost of the grading fees and shipping.
Notable Features
Features the 'Suggested for Mature Audiences' advisory. Highly stylized noir art by industry veteran Paul Gulacy. Part of the Acclaim Comics 'Crime Fiction' imprint.
Authentication Notes
Authentic original. Presence of UPC barcode for 'Direct Sales' with the issue specific code (00411). Glossy cover stock and newsprint-style interior are consistent with 1998 Acclaim production.