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22 Brides (1996) No. 1

🔑 Key Issue — 1st appearance of Painkiller Jane

Issue Details

22 Brides (1996) No. 1 cover

Publisher: Event Comics

Cover Date: March 1996

Cover Price: $2.95

Writer: Jimmy Palmiotti

Penciller: Scott Lee

Cover Artist: Joe Quesada

First Appearance: Painkiller Jane

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22 Brides (1996) #1 Value — Quick Raw Price Guide

GradeConditionRaw Value
9.4Near Mint$5.00
8.0Very Fine$3.50
6.0Fine$1.50
4.0Very Good$0.75
2.0Good$0.50

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22 Brides (1996) #1 Value FAQ

How much is 22 Brides (1996) #1 worth?

As of August 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $5.00; lower grades range from ~$0.50 (Good) to ~$3.50 (Very Fine).

Is 22 Brides (1996) #1 a key issue?

Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Painkiller Jane.

Who created 22 Brides (1996) #1?

22 Brides (1996) #1 was written by Jimmy Palmiotti, pencilled by Scott Lee, with a cover by Joe Quesada.

When was 22 Brides (1996) #1 published?

Event Comics published it with a March 1996 cover date, originally priced at $2.95.

What is a high-grade copy of 22 Brides (1996) #1 worth?

A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $5.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.