The Eternals ##3
Marvel Comics • The Eternals Vol. 2 (12-Issue Limited Series)
Writer
Peter B. Gillis
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Keith Pollard
Publication Date
December 1985
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of a 12-issue limited series. This issue is significant for the first appearance of Phastos, the Eternal's master technologist. The plot follows the Eternals as they deal with the Deviant Slayer Supreme.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks, moderate corner blunting on the bottom right and top left, slight color-breaking crease near the bottom right edge, and minor surface wear along the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.8): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for approximately $12 - $18. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $115 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless you believe it can achieve a 9.6 or 9.8 after a press. The cost of grading currently exceeds the market value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy.
Notable Features
First appearance of Phastos. Spider-Man head logo in the UPC box indicates a Direct Edition. Part of the mid-80s Eternals limited series relaunch.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copper age Marvel production. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting visible. Features standard newsprint interior and glossy cover stock common for 1985.