Maverick ##6
Marvel Comics • Maverick (Vol. 1)
Writer
Jorge Gonzalez
Interior Artist
Jim Cheung
Cover Artist
Leonardo Manco
Publication Date
February 1998
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Newsstand barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Maverick (David North) continues his solo series adventures. In this issue, titled 'The Sword and the Scalpel', Maverick faces off against Sabretooth (Victor Creed) in a brutal confrontation. The story explores North's history with the Weapon X program and his relationship with fellow mutant operatives.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress marks (ticks) along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom left and top left. Slight edge wear and surface scuffing visible on the dark background. The book appears to be slightly misaligned on the backing board.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for high-grade raw copies vary between $2 and $10. Graded copies of this specific mid-series issue are uncommon and generally trade at a low premium.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. It is a common 90s copper-age book with low key significance.
Notable Features
Includes appearance by Sabretooth. This is the Newsstand edition as indicated by the barcode in the bottom left corner.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Marvel production. Standard gloss cover stock with newsprint/LWC interior pages. All identifiers (barcode, price stamps, and artist signatures) match established 1998 production runs.