Milestones Appraisal

Hardware #41 (July 1996) - DC Comics / Milestone Media

This is a vintage American comic book titled 'Hardware' #41, published in July 1996 under the Milestone Media imprint of DC Comics. The cover art features the titular character, Hardware (Curtis Metcalf), in his high-tech armor, alongside a large, grimacing antagonist and an older African American man in the foreground. The headline reads 'OEDIPAL ACTION!' with credit given to creators Wayne, Rollins, and Caesar. This issue is part of the original 'Modern Age' run of Milestone comics, known for their focus on diverse superheroes. The physical object is a standard-sized comic book printed on semi-glossy paper stock. Based on the provided image, the condition appears moderately used; visible issues include spine ticks or stress marks along the left side, visible wear and chipping on the top and right edges, and a noticeable vertical curl or bend through the entire book. The staples seem intact, but there is some color loss at the corners. There is a UPC barcode in the lower right corner, indicating a direct market copy. The Milestone 'M' logo is prominently displayed in the upper left corner below the DC bullet logo.