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Condition Profile
DARK HORSE COMICS · 6/02 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-010608
STAR WARS: JANGO FETT – OPEN SEASONS #4
Jango Fett's origin miniseries concludes – Dark Horse Star Wars tie-in from 2002
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Horse Comics | June 2002 | Modern | Direct Edition | Part of the Jango Fett: Open Seasons miniseries, among the character's earliest comic-book appearances, published concurrently with his film debut in Attack of the Clones (2002) | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-010608 | ~9.2 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows sharp corners, strong color and gloss, with no visible creases, spine stress, or edge chipping in this photo. The book appears to be in a protective sleeve which limits full assessment of surface sheen, and a 'Direct Sales' price sticker is affixed over the barcode area. Interior pages and back cover were not visible for assessment, and slight glare from the plastic sleeve may obscure minor surface defects.
// 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 | $70 |
// Archive commentary
Star Wars: Jango Fett – Open Seasons #4 closes out the four-issue Dark Horse miniseries that filled in the bounty hunter's backstory ahead of his big-screen debut in Attack of the Clones. Written by Haden Blackman with art by Ramon Bachs and Raul Fernandez, the series traces Jango's path from a young mercenary to the template chosen for the Republic's clone army, fleshing out a character who had minimal prior comic-page history. As one of the earliest comic appearances tying directly into the character's cinematic introduction, the series holds a modest but real place in Star Wars comics chronology.
The market for this issue reflects its status as a mass-printed, direct-market Modern Age comic rather than a scarce or high-demand key. A large certified population of over one hundred CGC copies and thin sales activity at the top of the census point to steady but unspectacular collector interest, concentrated among Star Wars completists and Jango/Boba Fett character collectors rather than broader crossover buyers. Recent average sale prices for 9.8 copies have held in the $55-$73 range, indicating a stable, low-volatility niche market rather than one driven by speculative spikes.
This is a book that trades in modest dollar amounts across the grading spectrum, with raw low- and mid-grade copies changing hands for a few dollars and pristine 9.8 slabs commanding double-digit premiums as the ceiling of the market. It appeals primarily to Star Wars comic specialists building complete Fett-related runs rather than general Modern Age investors, and its long-term value trajectory is likely to track overall interest in the character rather than any independent collector-driven demand.
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