Celestine ##2
Image Comics • Celestine (Limited Series)
Writer
Brian Haberlin and David Wohl
Interior Artist
Brian Haberlin (and Marlo Alquiza on inks)
Cover Artist
Brian Haberlin with Marlo Alquiza
Publication Date
July 1996
Cover Variant
Regular Cover (Cover A)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Celestine is a celestial hunter and a rogue angel. In this concluding issue of the two-part limited series, Celestine continues her battle against demonic forces while navigating the complex underworld hierarchy. The series is part of the broader 'Top Cow' universe of the mid-90s.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge, slight blunting at the top right corner, and minor surface scuffing/shelf wear likely from being stored in a binder sleeve without a backing board. The cover colors remain vibrant.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fluctuate between the $1 to $5 range in dollar bins, with high-grade sets of the two-issue series selling for around $10-$15.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading fee (CGC/CBCS) would exceed the market value of the comic. It is best enjoyed as a raw collectible.
Notable Features
Includes a distinctive 'chromium-style' digital coloring technique common to Top Cow productions in the 90s. Features the signature Brian Haberlin art style and a guest appearance/crossover elements common to the Spawn/Witchblade era of Image.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Image Comics publication from 1996. Features standard glossy cover stock and interior newsprint/glossy mix transition of the era. No known counterfeits of this specific title exist.