Artifacts ##7
Image Comics • Artifacts Vol. 1
Writer
Ron Marz
Interior Artist
Whilce Portacio
Cover Artist
Whilce Portacio and Joe Weems
Publication Date
March 2011
Cover Variant
Regular Cover (Cover A)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 13-issue event series that reshaped the Top Cow Universe. Artifacts #7 continues the epic crossover storyline bringing together the various magical artifacts of the universe, including the Witchblade and the Darkness, to avert a catastrophic prophecy.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress along the spine edge, light corner blunting at the top right and bottom right corners, slight surface wear on the back cover area wrapping around to the front, but overall the cover is flat with good gloss and no color-breaking creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of mid-tier modern independent issues like Artifacts generally sell in the $2 to $5 range on secondary markets.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a larger submission batch, as the cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the market value for this specific issue at a 9.0 or 9.2 grade.
Notable Features
Part of the landmark 13-issue Artifacts event series from Top Cow. Features cover art by comics veterans Whilce Portacio and Joe Weems.
Authentication Notes
Standard modern comic paper stock with glossy cardstock cover, proper Image logo, and correct color registration indicating an authentic first printing copy.