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DC COMICS · 10/94 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-012697
GUY GARDNER: WARRIOR #0
Guy Gardner: Warrior #0 – direct edition zero issue, DC Comics 1994
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC Comics | October 1994 | Modern | Direct Edition | — | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-012697 | ~9.2 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
// Condition analysis
Cover shows strong gloss and vivid color with sharp, unblunted corners visible in this shot; spine appears flat with no visible stress lines or ticks. No significant creases, tears, or stains are evident on the front cover under the protective sleeve. Interior pages and back cover were not assessed, so grade is based solely on the front cover's apparent high-grade appearance.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $1 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $3 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $80 |
// Archive commentary
Guy Gardner: Warrior #0 is a zero issue released in October 1994 as part of DC's mid-1990s wave of origin-recapping zero issues, timed to coincide with Zero Hour crossover events. The series itself spun out of Guy Gardner's transition from disgraced Green Lantern to leader of the Warriors, and this issue typically revisits his backstory for new readers. It carries no first appearance, no origin of note beyond a retrospective retelling, and no creator work considered a landmark by price guides or collector consensus.
Market data for the issue is thin, reflecting the broader indifference the direct market has shown toward Guy Gardner spin-off zero issues from this period. Only a handful of copies have been submitted for certification, and sales are sparse even at the top end, with a solitary 9.8 sale establishing the high-grade ceiling and a single 9.6 sale anchoring the near-mint segment. Raw copies in low and mid grades see negligible demand, consistent with a book produced in high print quantities during the speculator boom that never developed a collector base beyond series completists.
This issue trades almost exclusively among Guy Gardner and Green Lantern corner-of-the-DC-universe completists, with virtually no crossover appeal to broader superhero collectors. Raw copies remain inexpensive and plentiful in the back-issue market, while the CGC 9.8 population is small enough that a fresh submission could meaningfully affect pricing. Buyers should expect this book to function as a low-cost filler for run collectors rather than an investment vehicle.
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