Power of the Atom ##2
DC Comics • Power of the Atom Vol. 1
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Dwayne Turner
Cover Artist
Graham Nolan
Publication Date
September 1988
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Ray Palmer (The Atom) continues to navigate his life post-'Sword of the Atom' in this series. The story, titled 'The Power Released!', involves Ray dealing with his miniaturization powers and the complications of his secret identity being known to his ex-wife, Jean Loring.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks visible along the left edge. Light blunting on the bottom-left corner. Some slight yellowing/off-white appearance to the lighter background areas. General surface wear consistent with age, but no major color-breaking creases visible in the scan.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00 / Graded (9.8): $25.00 - $40.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically range from $1.00 to $5.00. Most copies are found in bulk lots or dollar bins. High-grade slabbed copies rarely appear on the market due to low value-to-grading-cost ratio.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading (approx. $30+) significantly exceeds the fair market value of the comic. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features Ray Palmer as The Atom. This is a Direct Edition copy (indicated by the DC logo inside the UPC box area). Mid-80s style glossy cover stock.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC Comic from 1988. Print quality is standard for the Copper Age. Staples appear original and centered. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.