Eternal Warrior 4 CGC 9.8 First BLOODSHOT NM/M 1992 TOP GRADE Valiant 1568570021

Description: THE HIGHEST-GRADED ETERNAL WARRIOR #4! This superior specimen was strictly graded by CGC and boasts stellar eye appeal! THIS WAS AN UNOPENED INVESTOR-COPY THAT I OWNED SINCE IT WAS NEW, HAVING BEEN THE 'SPECULATOR' THAT CHERRY-PICKED IT FROM THE ORIGINAL FACTORY CASE. IT LOOKS FLAT-OUT MINT WITH FOUR RAZOR-SHARP CORNERS AND FEATURES A FABULOUS COVER SHOWING A VIOLENT BATTLE! THIS CULT-CLASSIC TITLE STARTED DURING THE FAMOUS UNITY SAGA! This landmark book is well known to fans and dealers alike as THE POST-UNITY 'FIRST BLOODSHOT' ISSUE, WITH A MEMORABLE FIRST APPEARANCE OF IMMORTAL ENEMY, HELPING FURTHER THE INFAMOUS VALIANT CRAZE OF THE EARLY NINETIES! Anybody who was active in the hobby will tell you about how this upstart publisher, helmed by Jim Shooter, started its own new "universe", beginning with Magnus Robot Fighter, followed by Solar, which were both previously Gold Key heroes of the silver/bronze era. But then Valiant commenced introducing their own all-original heroes, which opened the doors for Harbinger, X-O Manowar, Eternal Warrior, Shadowman, Rai, Archer and Armstrong, Bloodshot, Turok, and other great titles soon to follow. The prices escalated rapidly, and those holding copies of the pre-Unity issues could not re-stock fast enough, as demand was literally through the roof. The books had thought-provoking storytelling, coupled with great artwork, and a unique coloring method that gave them a painted feel, unlike the colors found in the big publishers. Due to the fact that Valiant was a newcomer, many dealers didn't want to risk buying something from a small fledgling 'independent publisher' that had previously only put out a small handful of silly videogame-related comics such as Super Mario Brothers, and as a result those cautious dealers were left without any copies of the hottest books to hit the market since the eighties. And because the print-runs were rather small, the books were not readily available from the major distributors after the instantaneous sell-outs, and they were promptly scarce and costly on the back-issue market. Which worked out very well for us, as Key Comics was one of the few established comic companies that anticipated their success and pre-ordered large quantities of all their books beginning with Magnus #1 and continuing up until after the massive Unity storyline and Deathmate crossover. The rights to the Valiant superheroes have changed hands more than once, and there are new incarnations of these great titles. Valiant Entertainment, Inc., put out some Hardcover books, which included new material from Shooter and an all-new Valiant superhero. They recently settled the dispute over proprietary rights, and there are currently new Valiant products available through Diamond Distribution, making many awaiting fans very happy! Plus it's been officially announced that Valiant will be releasing more additional ongoing titles and great material is much-anticipated by the many devout fans. Which bodes well for the original Valiant books, including this series, which was one of their early titles and introduced one of their hottest characters! This great cover is a treat to behold when it's unblemished by such pesky detractors as creases and spine-stresses. It has a Kevin VanHook story coupled with great artwork and the famous multi-hued Valiant colors. All contained within the finest existing specimen. It doesn't get any better than this! This incredible original first-print comic-book WILL find a new home, as the Buy It Now price is low and there is NO RESERVE! This comic is a real find in strict NM+ or better shape, as many had flaws, even fresh from the factory cases. And lots of the copies were read, and re-read, time and time again. However, this copy is spectacular, as it's super-clean and there aren't any visible signs of wear or aging, and it has precise printing registration. And the paper quality is unbeatable! Good luck finding this level of eye appeal again in the future, as this minty fresh gem is the very highest certified grade that has ever been awarded by CGC for this landmark issue. The lighter areas you see below are from lint and dust and reflections and glare, and are not evident when viewing the actual book in person. Rest assured, the comic and CGC holder are both simply impeccable. High-grade specimens of this historic issue of the early (pre-Acclaim)Valiant Universe are always in demand, but are not always available in the market, in uncirculated condition with perfect centering like this! This is an unrestored investment that you can show and display proudly, without worrying about damage or degradation of the nice supple clean snowy-white paper, thanks to the benefit of professional Comic Guaranty Corporation encapsulation and grading. With demand that exceeds supply, premium prices are expected when an ultra-high grade beauty such as this reaches the market. Great cover colors; And the gloss is phenomenal, which must be seen in person to be appreciated. If you are a discriminating collector, serious CGC-graded comics investor, or just a devout Valiant collector and prefer to own the VERY BEST then NOW is your window of opportunity. It looks less appealing in the disappointing pictures, ~but in person the book looks spectacular and the bright colors really leap out at you! The conservative Overall CGC Universal Grade is an Amazing NEAR MINT/MINT; --it looks more like dead Mint from outside the clear plastic CGC case! This extra bright clean copy sports the Blue CGC Universal Label; --And the CGC case is unblemished, with no scuffs or cracks. * PEDIGREE-QUALITY TOP-CERTIFIED COMIC * We are prompt shippers & secure packagers, expect to be pleased. ASKING PRICE IS INCREDIBLY LOW AND THERE IS NO RESERVE! This auction includes: ETERNAL WARRIOR #4 CGC 9.8 with White Pages. POST-UNITY ISSUE, WITH THE FIRST BRIEF APPEARANCE OF BLOODSHOT. FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE IMMORTAL ENEMY. SCARCE IN TOP-CERTIFIED SHAPE. Published by Valiant Comics as the November, 1992, first-printing. This comic contains fresh white pages, (even at the edges!), with very deep rich colors and great printing registration on both the front & back covers, and the staples are still shiny. Sorry about the blurry glare-filled images, caused by reflections off the thick protective CGC case; The actual item has uniform bright colors that you must see in person to appreciate, and there are no scratches or chips in the CGC case. KEY COMICS is a long-term best rated eBay Seller and CBM Market Reporter and Authorized CGC Member Dealer that has specialized in Mail-Order Comics for over three decades; Buy with confidence. We prefer PayPal; Checks/M.O. BUY IT NOW, ~ AND DON'T REGRET LOSING IT, LATER! * * SATISFACTION GUARANTEED * * INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS WELCOME. Please Include $16.00 for fast Priority-mail (boxed securely with tracking) within the USA. Please contact us for our affordable International rates, or with any questions. Please WIN MORE KEY COMICS AND SAVE: Additional CGC-Graded books add $2.00 apiece to the shipping costs; Unslabbed comics add just twenty cents apiece to the shipping cost. KEY COMICS IS ALWAYS DEALING IN OLD COMICS & ART! ('30's to '70's) Add keycomics to your Favorite Seller List if you collect back-issue comics or comic-artwork! 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