Wild Dog ##4
DC Comics • Wild Dog: Part Four of a 4-Part Mini-Series
Writer
Max Allan Collins
Interior Artist
Terry Beatty and Dick Giordano
Cover Artist
Terry Beatty and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
December 1987
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Conclusion of the 4-part origin mini-series. The identity of Wild Dog is finally revealed to be Jack Wheeler, a former marine and college football player who takes up vigilantism after his girlfriend is killed by the mob.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks/ticks along the left edge. Some minor blunting on the top-right corner. Light color breaking along the spine. Surface gloss appears well-preserved but there is evidence of slight edge wear on the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of the full 4-issue set sell for approximately $15-$25. Individual copies of #4 generally sell for under $10 in high grade.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the current market value of the book.
Notable Features
Reveal of Wild Dog's secret identity. Features the 'Millennium is Coming' promotional logo. Notable for being the debut mini-series of a character later popularized in the 'Arrow' television series.
Authentication Notes
The book appears authentic with correct DC logo placement for the 1980s. The 'Curtis' bar code box is empty (replaced by a logo), confirming it is a Direct Market edition rather than a Newsstand edition.