Matron #1 (2026) (of 6)
NEW RELEASE
$6.49
$6.49
Condition
Description
(of 6)
Forty six years ago Rozina Krenek, cannibal serial killer known as the Matron, was killed in a battle with police. Today her daughter and granddaughter live with her legacy in central Texas. Zina's diner job keeps the family afloat while Roz navigates college life. But times are hard, and as the winter draws near and the killing winds rise, the Matron will live again. Includes the 22 page story, an article, artist concept art and a pinup.
Release Date: 2026
Forty six years ago Rozina Krenek, cannibal serial killer known as the Matron, was killed in a battle with police. Today her daughter and granddaughter live with her legacy in central Texas. Zina's diner job keeps the family afloat while Roz navigates college life. But times are hard, and as the winter draws near and the killing winds rise, the Matron will live again. Includes the 22 page story, an article, artist concept art and a pinup.
Release Date: 2026
THE HIGH GRADES (Investment Quality)
- 9.9 – 10.0 MINT: Near perfect. No discernible defects.
- 9.8 NM/MT: High-end; negligible stress or bindery tears.
- 9.6 NM+: Nearly perfect; very minor surface wear.
- 9.4 NM: Standard high-grade; minor corner blunting.
- 9.2 NM-: Excellent; small stress lines (no color break).
- 9.0 VF/NM: Great eye appeal; minor spine stress.
THE MID GRADES (Collector Quality)
- 8.5 VF+: Clean copy; small amount of wear/creasing.
- 8.0 VF: Very attractive; minor surface wear or foxing.
- 7.5 VF-: Slight accumulation of defects; minor blunting.
- 7.0 FN/VF: Solid copy; minor creases or color breaks.
- 6.0 FN: Average mid-grade; small spine splits or tears.
- 5.0 VG/FN: Significant wear; small pieces may be missing.
THE LOW GRADES (Reader Quality)
- 4.0 VG: Average used copy; heavy creasing or scuffing.
- 3.0 GD/VG: Heavily read; major creases or staple rust.
- 2.0 GD: Well-worn; covers may be detached but present.
- 1.0 FR: Heavily damaged; large chunks missing.
- 0.5 PR: Fragile; missing pages or severe degradation.
Our raw grading is an opinion based on 30+ years of experience. We do not guarantee a specific numeric grade from 3rd party services (CGC/CBCS) but strive for maximum accuracy.
