Strange Tales ##1
Marvel Comics • Strange Tales Vol. 2
Writer
Peter Gillis
Interior Artist
Chris Warner
Cover Artist
Bret Blevins
Publication Date
April 1987
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a team-up between Cloak and Dagger and Doctor Strange, setting up their shared adventures in the revival volume of Strange Tales.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines near the top staple, slight corner blunting at the bottom right corner, clean gloss preserved on the cover, no tears or significant creases visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15, Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies in similar condition average around $10.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a bulk submission, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the potential value increase for this specific issue.
Notable Features
First issue of Volume 2 of Strange Tales, featuring the 'First Collector's Item' banner in the top left corner, Direct Edition barcode box.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s Marvel newsprint paper stock, correct direct edition barcode box, standard staple placement, consistent ink density and color registration typical of genuine 1987 Marvel publications.