Wild Dog ##1
DC Comics • Wild Dog (4-Part Mini-Series)
Writer
Max Allan Collins
Interior Artist
Terry Beatty
Cover Artist
Terry Beatty and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
September 1987
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Logo in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Introduction and first appearance of Jack Wheeler as Wild Dog, a former marine and vigilante based in the fictional Quad Cities. The story is a gritty, street-level vigilante tale known for its realism and violent tone.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks visible, slight blunting on the top-right corner, and minor surface wear typical for its age. The edges appear relatively clean but show slight shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.8): $100 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for $12-$18. CGC 9.8 copies have trended around $130.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8. Mid-grade copies do not significantly increase in value over the cost of grading fees.
Notable Features
First appearance of Wild Dog. Direct Edition with character logo in the UPC box. Iconic cover featuring the character's signature hockey mask and submachine gun.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s DC copper age publication. Proper color registration and period-accurate paper stock visible in the high-contrast cover blacks.