Freak Force ##2
Marvel Comics (via Image Comics imprint) • Freak Force Vol. 1
Writer
Erik Larsen and Keith Giffen
Interior Artist
Vic Bridges
Cover Artist
Vic Bridges and Karl Altstaetter
Publication Date
January 1994
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Freak Force team continues their battle against the Inhabitor and his goons. The story features the core Image characters Dart, Ricochet, Barbaric, and Horridus. They deal with high-octane 90s action typical of Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon universe spinoffs.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Corners appear relatively sharp with minimal blunting. The black cover ink shows slight surface wear and minor white ticking at the spine. The cover remains flat with no major creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition typically sell in bulk lots or individually for under $10.00. High-grade graded copies have limited liquidity but sell around the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading, shipping, and insurance exceeds the current market value of the book. It is a common 90s copper-age title with high print runs.
Notable Features
Spin-off of The Savage Dragon. Typical 90s high-gloss cover. Features early Image Comics aesthetic. No UPC bar code indicates a Direct Edition distribution.
Authentication Notes
The book displays authentic 1990s Image Comics production qualities including high-gloss paper stock, saddle-stitched staples, and correct color saturation for the era. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.