Battlestar Galactica ##2
Marvel Comics • Battlestar Galactica Vol. 1
Writer
Roger McKenzie
Interior Artist
Dave Cockrum
Cover Artist
Dave Cockrum
Publication Date
April 1979
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (Whitman Multi-Pack Variant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title: 'Exodus!'. This issue continues the adaptation of the TV series pilot 'Saga of a Star World'. Adama leads the ragtag fugitive fleet away from the Cylon destruction of the Twelve Colonies in search of the legendary thirteenth colony, Earth.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks, significant corner blunting (specifically bottom right), visible surface scuffing/wear on the cover, and a slight misalignment of the cover wrap. Small creases are visible near the spine and edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.0+): $45 - $80. Note: This is an unbarcoded Whitman variant often found in multi-packs, which carries a small niche premium over standard newsstand issues.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for middle-grade raw copies range from $4 to $10. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have sold between $150 and $200, but lower grades like this one remain very affordable.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading would likely exceed the final market value of a 4.0 - 5.0 copy. It is best kept as a reader copy or for a low-entry collection.
Notable Features
Whitman multi-pack variant (identified by the lack of a UPC barcode in the bottom left corner and the diamond price box). Features early Apollo, Starbuck, and Cylon Centurion appearances.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1979 Whitman printing. The paper quality shows natural aging consistent with late 70s newsprint stock. Ink density on the masthead is correct for the era.