Lucky Baru

It looks like a fast sketch that he sometimes does.

It seems like when Jim Valentino is penciling, it really drives the price up. I've chased a few Valentino (non-Shadowhawk 90's pages) and I think he's a fan favorite.
I picked up this DPS awhile back for $450 after it sat unsold for months, which was pencilled by Kirk Van Wormer (Vampirella/Shadowhawk book 1 from 1995). I thought it was a great action page, which is why I bought it and was surprised it hadn't moved - which makes me think the price on CLink is more about the artist than the character.

 

@Dr. Balls
I don’t think anyone disputes that the driving force is that Jim penciled it.  Throw in that it is an early Image piece and it becomes more desirable.  However, Chance Wolf didn’t ink it and it sold for $396.00+- in 2023 at HA.com.  Maybe it sold under the radar in that auction, 2 people really want an “earlyish” Shadowhawk piece at this point in time, or something else is going on. 
 

@Dr. Balls
I don’t think anyone disputes that the driving force is that Jim penciled it.  Throw in that it is an early Image piece and it becomes more desirable.  However, Chance Wolf didn’t ink it and it sold for $396.00+- in 2023 at HA.com.  Maybe it sold under the radar in that auction, 2 people really want an “earlyish” Shadowhawk piece at this point in time, or something else is going on. 
 

It looks like a fast sketch that he sometimes does.

I’m wondering if the same buyer is interested/bidding on the Dale Keown Shadowhawk “unused” trading card at HA.com that ends tomorrow. Currently at $1800.00.
 
https://comics.ha.com/itm/original-comic-art/illustrations/dale-keown-shadowhawk-unused-trading-card-illustration-original-art-comic-images-1992-/a/322417-49146.s

Looks like Randy Queen and Brad Foster are credited as the inkers. From what I understand, Brad Foster did the detailed backgrounds for these books- the buildings and what not. I'd imagine Randy Queen inked the figures. Could be wrong. But yeah, at any rate, Chance isn't credited on this issue.
 

181, I'd say you got it correct.  The 155 would be a 5.0 if it wasn't for the back cover's frayed edge.  4.5.  Still a great book!

No c&p yet

Submitting for grading!
 

It provokes a smile to observe the threads that spring forth here, each a chorus of disapproval aimed at Comic Link’s website, as perceived by the posters.  Granted, their disdain for the site is evident. Yet, the irony lies in the fact that these very individuals, despite their grievances, remain active users, persistently engaging in auctions and transactions.
 
Perhaps there’s a touch of shrewdness to Josh and his company after all?

With all this pooh , were you reading @FoggyNelson 's reply to my pic over in the card thread?

You compare Comic Link to HA.  Does Comic Link or any other auction house do that?  I’ve no idea.  I’m not an employee of any of them.
In the entire time, I’ve been purchasing items through Comic Link, HA, ComicConnect, Russ Cochran, etc., I’ve never attempted to place one at this level or that one, nor assumed that one was trying to ascend or descend to the other’s level (whatever that might be in your opinion).  I’ve noticed the amounts I get charged to purchase and sell.  I’ve noticed how quickly they ship, how well they pack items, and the type of customer service I receive.  Other than that, I don’t care.  I don’t run them, nor do I seek to do so.

It provokes a smile to observe the threads that spring forth here, each a chorus of disapproval aimed at Comic Link’s website, as perceived by the posters.  Granted, their disdain for the site is evident. Yet, the irony lies in the fact that these very individuals, despite their grievances, remain active users, persistently engaging in auctions and transactions.
 
Perhaps there’s a touch of shrewdness to Josh and his company after all?

We don’t have a horse and buggy on our farm.  However, my ‘70 Bronco, (which I’ve owned for about 20+ years) gets about 10, and my ‘84 Blazer gets about 8.  The 2005 Ranger that is being restored, so my son can use it as his first vehicle in about 5 years, I don’t have a clue.  The frame-off restoration we are doing on it won’t be completed until later this year.  

You post like you have an inside track on people not consigning with Comic Link.  What is the annual figure of lost sales, lost lots, and lost consigners that you have access to the data on?  Also, how is the “watch list” feature any different from placing tracking bids on items at Comic Link or HA.com?  I do it at both.  I can access both at any time during the auction in my account on both sites. Generally, the items I put a tracking bid on are the only items I’m interested in adding to my collection, so I don’t believe I’m missing out on anything at either site.  Apparently, your mileage is different.
 

People do a lot of complaining about Comic Link’s website and have for years.  It must affect them more than it affects Comic Link, and their regular clients as it isn’t updated.
 
Personally,  I’m glad they don’t change it.  I know how to use it, and the lack of “surprises” is refreshing.  Trying to figure out any “latest and greatest” features would be a turnoff for me.  At the start of an auction, I put in tracking bids on what I’m interested in.  I schedule the end of the auction in my phone.  I get a reminder 24 hours ahead of the auction close date on my phone.  It is a simple and effective way for me to participate as a bidder there.

9.6, very nice!