The Strangers ##2
Malibu Comics • The Strangers (Ultraverse) Vol. 1
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Rick Hoberg
Cover Artist
Rick Hoberg
Publication Date
July 1993
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Strangers continue to explore their new superhuman abilities after being struck by an 'ultra-burst' on a San Francisco cable car. This issue features the team encountering additional 'Ultras' and grappling with their lack of control over their powers.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; slight blunting on the bottom right corner; some edge wear along the top periphery; reflective light suggests minor surface scuffing common with Malibu's glossy 1990s cardstock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales show this issue consistently selling in dollar bins or as part of Ultraverse bulk lots; high-grade slabbed copies rarely trade above the cost of the grading fee.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The fair market value is significantly lower than the cost of grading fees. This is a common 90s backstock issue with high supply and low current demand.
Notable Features
Part of the Malibu Ultraverse launch; features early appearances of the core Strangers lineup: Electrocute, Grenade, Lady Killer, Spectral, Yade, and Zip-Zap.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Malibu Comics production. Characterized by the heavy glossy cover stock and vibrant neon 'Ultraverse' color palette typical of 1993-1994 Malibu publications.