Siege ##1
Image Comics • Siege (1995)
Writer
Bill Peterson
Interior Artist
Satoshi Teranishi
Cover Artist
Satoshi Teranishi
Publication Date
January 1995
Cover Variant
Regular cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the four-issue limited series. The story follows a group of high-tech mercenaries or 'cyber-soldiers' caught in a futuristic conflict involving advanced weaponry and mutated threats. Features characters like Siege, Cyblade, and Stryker in guest appearances.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Very sharp corners; negligible spine stress; minor blunting at the top right corner; slight surface scuffing on the bottom edge near the barcode; overall high gloss and flat cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $1.00 (plus shipping) to $5.00. Graded copies of this specific title rarely appear in high-tier auctions due to low demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features high-detail 90s digital coloring style; Direct Sales edition barcode; snake-skin patterned border art; part of the wave of extreme-adventure titles typical of mid-90s Image Comics.
Authentication Notes
Genuine first printing. Consistent ink density and glossy cover stock common for Image Comics from the 1995 era. No signs of reproduction or tampering.