Aquaman Time and Tide ##4
DC Comics • Aquaman: Time and Tide (Vol. 1)
Writer
Peter David
Interior Artist
Kirk Jarvinen
Cover Artist
Kirk Jarvinen
Publication Date
March 1994
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Final issue of the four-issue limited series. The story concludes the retelling of Aquaman's modern origin, featuring his first encounter with the surface world and the Flash (Barry Allen).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticking visible along the left edge. Noticeable blunting of the upper and lower right corners. Slight color rub and shelf wear on the dark portions of the background. Overall alignment appears slightly shifted to the right.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $5; Graded (9.8): $35 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales average between $2 and $6. High-grade slabbed copies infrequently sell above the cost of grading and shipping due to high supply and low key significance.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The fair-market value of a high-grade copy does not currently exceed the cost of grading fees and shipping. Best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Retells Aquaman’s origin and chronicles his early days as a hero. Features the DC 'Direct Sales' barcode in the lower right corner.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s DC stock. Features correct color density for the era, standard newsprint/glossy hybrid paper, and appropriate staple placement.