Primal Force ##0
DC Comics • Primal Force Vol. 1
Writer
Steven Seagle
Interior Artist
Ken Hooper
Cover Artist
Rafael Kayanan
Publication Date
October 1994
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Zero Month' event following Zero Hour. The issue establishes the origin and lineup of a new team of mystical superheroes including Red Tornado, Will Magnus, Claw, and others, led by October (vocalized as the Beginning of Tomorrow).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 to 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks, slight corner blunting on the top right and bottom right, and minor surface wear/scuffing identifiable by the light glare. Edge wear is present along the right margin.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
This is a common 'dollar bin' era comic. Recent raw sales on auction sites typically range from $0.99 to $5.00 depending on shipping. High-grade slabbed copies rarely appear due to low ROI.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS fees + shipping) significantly exceeds the market value of the book. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features a Zero issue numbering which was a major marketing event in 1994. Includes a UPC barcode identifying it as a Direct Sales edition. Key aspect: Post-Zero Hour continuity reset.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC product from 1994. The paper stock is standard semi-gloss cover with newsprint/LWC interior. No signs of counterfeiting as this is not a high-value target for forgers.