Cloak and Dagger ##2
Marvel Comics • Cloak and Dagger Vol. 2 (1985 Limited Series)
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Rick Leonardi
Cover Artist
Rick Leonardi
Publication Date
September 1985
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'The Visual Darkness!', Cloak and Dagger continue their war against the illegal drug trade, encountering the villain Mayhem (Brigid O'Rielly) for the first time in her transformed state. Features the origin of Mayhem.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visual inspection shows a visible price sticker on the top letter 'A' of 'Cloak' which will likely leave residue; minor blunting of the top right corner; slight spine stress visible along the left edge; overall good gloss and color vibrancy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue averaged between $4 and $12 depending on condition. Slabbed 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $75.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth grading. The cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book for this specific issue and condition. The price sticker further complicates the grade unless professionally removed.
Notable Features
First full appearance of Mayhem (Brigid O'Rielly). Direct Edition with Spider-Man face in the UPC box. part of the first ongoing solo series for the duo following their 1983 limited series.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel copper-age stock. Features the standard 'M' price variant for Canada/UK/US. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.