The Jack of Hearts ##4
Marvel Comics • Jack of Hearts Vol. 1 (Limited Series)
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
George Pérez
Cover Artist
George Pérez
Publication Date
April 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spiderman head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Final issue of the four-issue limited series. Jack of Hearts travels to the homeworld of his mother, the Contraxian planet, to reignite their dying sun and save the population. Key character: Jack Hart.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stresses/ticks, corner blunting on the bottom right and top left, minor surface dirt/soiling in the white space of the cover, and slight edge wear along the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for $2-$5. High-grade (9.8) copies occasionally sell for $50 range but demand is low.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of a mid-grade copy. Excellent for personal collection but not a high-value investment piece.
Notable Features
Conclusion of the Jack of Hearts limited series; George Pérez cover and interior art; Direct Edition with Spider-Man head UPC replacement; 'Heart of the Sun!' storyline.
Authentication Notes
Standard newsprint paper stock from the mid-1980s. Gloss level is consistent with Marvel's Direct Edition books of 1984. Staple placement appears original.