ShadowHawk II ##2
Image Comics • ShadowHawk II (Volume 2)
Writer
Jim Valentino
Interior Artist
Jim Valentino
Cover Artist
Jim Valentino
Publication Date
August 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Silver Foil Logo)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
ShadowHawk continues his brutal crusade against crime, coming into conflict with the police and dealing with his declining health. This issue explores the mystery of his identity and his signature move of breaking criminals' backs.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks visible on the left edge; slight rounding of the top left corner; minor surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the cover due to high-gloss finish.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $5; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies sold for approximately $2.00 to $4.00 plus shipping; CGC 9.8 copies have sold in the range of $45-$55 over the last 12 months.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless sentimental value applies. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$35) exceeds the current raw market value, and 90s era high-print-run books require a 9.8 to maintain value.
Notable Features
Early Image Comics title; features iconic silver foil logo design common in the early 90s; story involves the character's HIV-positive status which was a groundbreaking narrative at the time.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features distinctive high-gloss cover stock and typical silver foil embossing on the 'ShadowHawk II' title. Interior pages should be white to off-white newsprint.