The Eternals ##1
Marvel Comics • The Eternals Vol. 2 (12-Issue Limited Series)
Writer
Peter B. Gillis
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Keith Pollard
Publication Date
October 1985
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the 1985 limited series. The story relaunch explores the Eternals' presence on Earth and their ongoing conflict with the Deviants, beginning with 'The Day of the Gods'. Features Ikaris, Sersi, and Kro.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; minor blunting on the top-right and bottom-right corners; slight waviness/warping on the right edge of the cover; gloss is well-preserved but minor surface wear is likely.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.8): $120 - $150; Graded (CGC 8.0): $30 - $40
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold between $8 and $12 on secondary marketplaces. Graded 9.8 copies remain stable following interest peaks from the 2021 film.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a high-grade (9.8 or 9.9) is guaranteed. At a visual 8.0, the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Includes a Spider-Man face in the UPC barcode area, common for Direct Edition Marvel books of the mid-80s. This series is distinct from the original 1976 Jack Kirby run.
Authentication Notes
Standard mid-80s newsprint interior with semi-gloss cover. No indicators of reproduction; color registration and staple placement appear consistent with authentic Marvel production for 1985.