WATCHMEN ##2
DC Comics • Watchmen (12-issue Limited Series)
Writer
Alan Moore
Interior Artist
Dave Gibbons
Cover Artist
Dave Gibbons
Publication Date
October 1986
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Second issue of the seminal 12-part series. 'Absent Friends' explores the Comedian's funeral and his history through flashbacks, including his brutal interactions with the Silk Spectre and his time in Vietnam with Dr. Manhattan.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks visible on the left edge. Some slight corner blunting on the bottom right. Minor scuffing on the black vertical bar title area. Cover remains flat with good color vibrancy, though some gloss may be dulled by the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (CGC 9.8): $250 - $400; Graded (CGC 8.0): $50 - $70
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies have recently sold for $300+. Average mid-grade raw copies sell between $15 and $25 consistently.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth professional grading if it is a candidate for a 9.6 or 9.8. This copy appears to be in the 8.0-9.0 range based on visible spine ticks, making the cost of grading potentially higher than the market value increase. Pressing could improve the grade slightly.
Notable Features
Second appearance of Rorschach, Nite Owl, Ozymandias, Silk Spectre, and Dr. Manhattan. Key flashback issue detailing the Comedian's character.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features Mando (Canadian) and US price indicators ($1.50 US/$2.10 CAN) at the top left. Correct color registration for the period and iconic Dave Gibbons art style.