G.I. Joe: Infestation 2 ##2
IDW Publishing • Infestation 2: G.I. Joe
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Guido Guidi
Cover Artist
Valerio Schiti
Publication Date
April 2012
Cover Variant
Regular/Cover A
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Infestation 2' crossover event. Snake Eyes and the G.I. Joe team face off against Lovecraftian eldritch horrors that have been unleashed. The story concludes the G.I. Joe specific tie-in to the larger multi-franchise IDW event.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress visible through the bag, slight blunting at the top right corner, and minor surface scuffing on the bag which may obscure minor cover abrasions. The blue sticker on the top right is on the bag, not the book.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00; Graded (9.8): $35.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for approximately $4.00 to $5.00 on secondary markets. Graded copies of this specific tie-in are rarely sent for certification due to high supply and low demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services would exceed the current market value of the book. It is best kept as a reader copy or part of a complete run collection.
Notable Features
Features Snake Eyes on the cover; prominent IDW crossover event; Lovecraftian horror themes; artwork by Valerio Schiti.
Authentication Notes
First printing established by the $3.99 cover price and barcode ending in '00211'. No signs of counterfeit; high-quality modern gloss paper and standard staple placement consistent with IDW 2012 production.