Invasion! ##2
DC Comics • Invasion!
Writer
Keith Giffen and Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Todd McFarlane
Cover Artist
Bart Sears and Joe Rubinstein
Publication Date
January 1989
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Book Two: Battleground Earth. The Dominators' Alien Alliance launches a full-scale invasion of Earth. The story features a massive ensemble of DC heroes including Martian Manhunter, Wonder Woman, Captain Atom, and Firestorm. This issue is notable for being the first appearance of the Gene Bomb, which is detonated at the end of the chapter, altering the powers of many meta-humans.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the bottom right corner. Possible horizontal color-breaking crease near the bottom left above the barcode area. Slight surface wear consistent with age and newsstand distribution.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded 9.8: $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10 in high grade. Recent high-end graded sales (9.8) range from $50 to $90 depending on market timing.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade is approximately 7.0-7.5. The cost of grading would exceed the market value of the book. Only worth grading if it were for personal sentimental value or if it was a high-grade 9.8 candidate.
Notable Features
Interior art by Todd McFarlane. Newsstand Edition with barcode. Part of a 3-issue prestige format limited series. Features the 'Gene Bomb' plot point which had significant ramifications for DC continuity.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1989 DC production. The cardstock-style 'Baxter' paper commonly used for these prestige issues is visible. The barcode placement and font are consistent with newsstand copies from the late 1980s.