The Life of Pope John Paul II ##1
Marvel Comics • The Life of Pope John Paul II
Writer
Steven Grant
Interior Artist
John Tartaglione
Cover Artist
Joe Sinnott (inks) and potentially John Tartaglione
Publication Date
1982
Cover Variant
Regular (Newsstand Edition with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A biographical comic detailing the life of Karol Wojtyła, following his journey from his childhood in Poland through his rise in the Catholic Church to his papacy and the assassination attempt.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair (CGC 1.0)
Condition Details
Significant defects including heavy ink/marker writing on the Pope's chest ('Always AHADT in the Lord'), major corner clipping on the bottom right, severe spine wear with color breaks, moisture staining/foxing on the yellow flag section, and blunted corners.
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $5.00 (Raw); little to no value in this condition.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for high-grade copies reach $20-$40, but copies with heavy writing and missing pieces (clipped corners) generally do not sell or are found in dollar bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of grading far exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. The 'Qualified' grade due to writing or a low numerical grade would make it a financial loss.
Notable Features
Rare subject matter for a Marvel superhero publisher; Newsstand edition with UPC barcode; features historical figures.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1982 Marvel production. Note the specific newsstand numbering and the $1.75 price point which was higher than standard 60-cent issues due to the page count and format.