The New Guardians #2
DC Comics • The New Guardians Vol. 1
Writer
Steve Englehart and Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Joe Staton and Mark Farmer
Cover Artist
Joe Staton
Publication Date
October 1988
Cover Variant
Regular (New Format)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The story, titled 'Jungle Snow', follows the team known as the New Guardians (Extraño, Gloss, Jet, Ram, Floronic Man, etc.) as they battle enemies in a jungle setting. The series spun out of the Millennium event.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress/ticks visible; slight blunting on the bottom right corner; some light surface scuffing on the white areas of the cover. Generally high-grade appearance.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $8; Graded (9.8): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell in dollar bins or for small amounts ($1-5) as this is not a major key issue. Graded sales are infrequent for this specific issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the comic. It is best kept as a reader copy or for a complete run collection.
Notable Features
Features characters created during the Millennium crossover; includes the controversial character Extraño, often cited as one of DC's first openly gay characters. Part of the DC 'New Format' higher quality paper line of the late 80s.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copper age DC publication. Visible characteristics include the 1988 DC logo, correct 'New Format' pricing block, and era-appropriate ink saturation.