The A-Team ##2
Marvel Comics • The A-Team Vol. 1
Writer
Jim Salicrup
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
John Romita Jr.
Publication Date
April 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The A-Team travels to Japan for a mission. This issue features 'B.A. Battles the Sumo!' as depicted on the cover. Key characters include Hannibal, Face, Murdock, B.A. Baracus, and Amy Allen.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good / Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress with color breaks, minor corner blunting, possible humidity-related waving on the right edge, minor surface scuffing on the purple background, and small color-breaking creases in the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.8): $150.00 - $200.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $5-10. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have sold in the $180 range recently.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The visible spine stress and corner wear likely cap the grade at a 5.0-6.0 range. The cost of professional grading services would exceed the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Features a John Romita Jr. cover. This is part of a short-lived 3-issue limited series based on the popular 1980s TV show. Spider-Man head logo in the UPC box indicates a Direct Market edition.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic with appropriate 1980s Marvel newsprint paper stock, typical ink density for the era, and correct staple placement.