SHADOWMAN #11
Standard 1993 Valiant Comics issue in the ongoing Shadowman series
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valiant Comics | March 1993 | Modern | — | — | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows strong gloss and sharp corners with no visible creasing or color breaks. Minor whitening is visible along the top edge and a slight softness at the bottom right corner. Spine appears tight with no stress lines visible in this view. Interior and back cover were not assessed, and no barcode is visible to confirm edition type on this particular cover design.
// 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 | $16 |
// Archive commentary
Shadowman #11, published by Valiant Comics with a March 1993 cover date, is a mid-run issue in the publisher's supernatural-tinged superhero title starring Jack Boniface, the voodoo-powered vigilante of New Orleans. The series was part of Valiant's early-1990s Modern Age lineup, which built a dedicated but comparatively modest collector base alongside the company's better-known Bloodshot and X-O Manowar titles. This issue does not carry a first appearance, origin story, or other landmark distinction that would elevate it beyond a standard continuing chapter in the Shadowman narrative.
Market data for this issue is sparse, with only a small number of certified sales recorded across the entire CGC census. The 9.8 Universal grade carries a fair market value of $16, and with no meaningful sales activity below that tier, the book's value curve stays essentially flat rather than climbing steeply toward the top grade, as is typical for keys or classic covers. This pricing profile is consistent with the broader treatment of non-key 1990s Valiant back issues, which trade cheaply in raw form and see only modest premiums even in top certified grades.
Shadowman #11 is best understood as a completionist or run-filler book for collectors assembling the full Valiant Shadowman series or building out early Valiant Universe holdings. It holds little appeal to speculators chasing first appearances or artist-driven premiums, and its low overall population and sales volume on census suggest limited grading activity rather than scarcity-driven demand. Across all grades, from well-worn raw copies to pristine 9.8 slabs, this issue is priced as an affordable, low-stakes addition to a broader Valiant collection rather than a standalone investment target.
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-004114 | ~9.0 | — | AVAILABLE |
| ECA-004128 | ~8.5 | — | AVAILABLE |
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