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Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 1/95 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-003645
DARKHAWK #47
Late-run Darkhawk issue from the character's original Marvel ongoing series
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | January 1995 | Modern | Direct Edition | — | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows strong gloss and sharp corners with no visible creasing, tears, or color breaks. Spine appears tight with no stress lines visible in this image. Minor handling wear cannot be ruled out at photo resolution, and the book is in a protective sleeve which limits close inspection of edges; interior and back cover were not assessed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $2 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $5 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $65 |
// Archive commentary
Darkhawk #47 is a late installment in the hero's original 1991-1995 Marvel ongoing series, launched by writer Danny Fingeroth and artist Mike Manley. By this point in the run the title had settled into its established formula, following Chris Powell's armored vigilante through street-level adventures in a shared Marvel Universe context. The issue carries no first appearance, origin, or landmark creative event, and reflects the series' position as a dependable but modest-selling superhero book during the mid-1990s.
Market activity for this issue is thin, consistent with its status as a non-key back-issue from a series with a dedicated but small collector base. Certified population is low across all grades, with only a handful of sales recorded even at the top end of the census, and no copy has yet been certified at 9.8 or higher. Demand is driven almost entirely by Darkhawk series completists rather than broader speculative interest, and pricing reflects that narrow audience rather than any breakout character or cover moment.
This book trades as bulk-bin or discount-box material in low and mid grades, typically moving only as part of run fills or bulk lots rather than individual sales. High-grade certified copies attract a small premium from series-focused collectors seeking to complete a graded run, but the ceiling remains modest given the absence of any key content. Long-term appreciation is unlikely to outpace the broader modern-age market, and the book is best regarded as a supporting piece within a Darkhawk collection rather than a standalone investment target.
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-003645 | ~9.2 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
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