Hypernaturals Free Comic Book Day Edition (2012)

Title: The Hypernaturals (Free Comic Book Day Edition)
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Publication Date: May 2012 (Free Comic Book Day)
Cover Price: Free (Promotional Issue)
Main Creators: Dan Abnett (Writer), Andy Lanning (Writer), Brad Walker (Artist)
Cover Artist: Francesco Mattina

Key Features

• Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Edition, a promotional issue released to introduce readers to The Hypernaturals before the official series launch.
• Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, well-known for their work on Guardians of the Galaxy, bringing a strong cosmic storytelling pedigree.
• Features artwork by Brad Walker, an established artist in the sci-fi superhero genre.
• Published by BOOM! Studios, known for its high-quality independent comics.
• The Hypernaturals series is a sci-fi superhero epic with a mix of Legion of Super-Heroes and Guardians of the Galaxy vibes.

Market Value and Condition Assessment

Based on the provided image:

• Visible Flaws:
  • No major visible defects, suggesting solid condition.
  • Slight edge wear may be present but appears minimal.
    
• Estimated Condition Range: Very Fine (VF) to Near Mint (NM) (8.0 - 9.4), subject to closer inspection of spine and back cover.

Recent Sales & Estimated Values

• Near Mint (9.4+) copies generally sell for $5 - $10.
• Very Fine (8.0 - 9.0) copies typically range between $3 - $6.
• Raw copies in lower grades have minimal resale value due to the FCBD nature.
• Free Comic Book Day issues typically hold lower long-term value unless they introduce significant characters or stories.