Hellshock ##4
Image Comics • Hellshock Vol. 1
Writer
Jae Lee
Interior Artist
Jae Lee
Cover Artist
Jae Lee
Publication Date
November 1994
Cover Variant
Regular Cover/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Written and illustrated by Jae Lee, this series follows Daniel, a mysterious boy with wings who believes he is a fallen angel. In issue #4, the dark, atmospheric story continues Daniel's confrontation with his own nature and the religious iconography surrounding his existence.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible on the left edge. Slight blunting on the top-right and bottom-right corners. Surface gloss appears high with minimal scuffing. No visible color breaks or significant creasing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded (CGC 9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw copies are consistently in the $1 to $5 range. Higher grade 9.8 copies occasionally sell for $40 on auction sites, though demand is relatively low.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the book. It is best kept raw in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features the highly stylized, gothic art of Jae Lee which defined the early Image Comics 'indie' aesthetic. Part of the first volume of Hellshock before the series was later rebooted in 1997.
Authentication Notes
Genuine first printing. Features typical mid-90s Image Comics high-gloss paper stock. Logo and price box ($1.95) are consistent with authentic copies.