Cloak and Dagger ##10
Marvel Comics • Cloak and Dagger Vol. 2
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Bret Blevins
Cover Artist
Bret Blevins and Terry Austin
Publication Date
January 1987
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-man face in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Cloak and Dagger face off against Doctor Doom. In the story 'Tight Spot,' the duo travels to Latveria where they are captured by Doom, who seeks to study the nature of their light and dark powers. It features significant interaction between the street-level heroes and one of Marvel's primary villains.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks on the left edge. Minor blunting on the bottom-right corner. Slight surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the cover art. Bag and board distortion makes precise flatness assessment difficult, but edges appear relatively crisp.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 7.5): $35.00 - $45.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $100.00+
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for approximately $8.00 on secondary markets. High-grade 9.8 copies have seen recent volatility but generally hover around the $100 mark due to the Doctor Doom cover appearance.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in current condition. The visible spine ticks and corner wear likely cap the grade at a 7.5 or 8.0, where the cost of grading and shipping would exceed the market value of the slabbed book.
Notable Features
Features a prominent Dr. Doom cover and appearance. Includes the Marvel 25th Anniversary logo in the top left corner. Contains the iconic Spider-Man face in the UPC box, characteristic of Direct Market editions from this era.
Authentication Notes
The 75 cent price point and Spider-Man UPC box are consistent with the 1987 printing. Ink density and registration of the 25th-anniversary logo appear authentic to the period's standard newsprint and gloss cover stock.