Starjammers ##1
Marvel Comics • Starjammers Vol. 1
Writer
Warren Ellis
Interior Artist
Carlos Pacheco
Cover Artist
Carlos Pacheco
Publication Date
October 1995
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A four-issue limited series featuring the space-pirate team The Starjammers. Led by Corsair (Christopher Summers), the team aids the Shi'ar Empire against the Uncreated. It serves as an expansion of the X-Men cosmic universe.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (color breaking), minor corner blunting on the bottom left, light shelf wear on the back cover, and some vertical stacking ripples visible under high light. The polybag is removed, though many were originally sold with a card.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay range from $1.00 to $10.00. CGC 9.8 copies typically sell for around $50. Market interest is currently low for this specific limited series.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the comic. It is a common 'dollar bin' issue unless in absolute 9.9 or 10.0 condition.
Notable Features
First issue of the 1995 Limited Series. Features Corsair (father of Cyclops and Havok). Includes UPC barcode indicating Direct Edition. Art by fan-favorite Carlos Pacheco.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1990s release. Paper stock is the standard glossy 'deluxe' paper utilized by Marvel in the mid-90s. Colors are vibrant and staple placement is consistent with factory standards.