Turok: Dinosaur Hunter ##1
Valiant Comics • Turok: Dinosaur Hunter Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Bart Sears
Cover Artist
Bart Sears
Publication Date
July 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Chromium Foil Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Turok and Andar find themselves in the modern world after leaving the Lost Land. Turok must hunt down bionically enhanced dinosaurs that have also crossed over. Features the introduction of Turok's status quo in the 1990s Valiant Universe.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks visible along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top right. Some surface scuffing visible on the chromium center plate in the light. Possible minor color-breaking crease near the bottom left corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for around $5 on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the range of $70 based on slab demand versus massive supply.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless the comic is absolutely pristine (potential 9.8). This was one of the highest-printed comics of the 1990s (approx. 1.7 million copies), resulting in a massive glut in the market.
Notable Features
First issue of the 1990s solo series. Embossed chromium foil cover. Key '90s title featuring David Michelinie's writing. High production volume makes it a common but iconic '90s relic.
Authentication Notes
Authentic original printing. Features the standard 'Valiant' logo and price point of $3.50. Chromium foil shows typical 1990s manufacturing sheen and weight.