Wild Dog ##4
DC Comics • Wild Dog (Mini-Series)
Writer
Max Allan Collins
Interior Artist
Terry Beatty and Dick Giordano
Cover Artist
Terry Beatty and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
December 1987
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Final issue of the Wild Dog limited series. The true identity of Wild Dog (Jack Wheeler) is tracked by a journalist and the authorities as he attempts to stop a group of domestic terrorists. This gritty vigilante series was notable for its grounded take on human characters in the DC universe.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress with color-breaking ticks. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor surface wear on the dark purple background area. Overall good color saturation and gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8. Graded (9.8): $40 - $60.
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $2 to $10. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold between $45 and $65 due to minor cult interest.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the book unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 specimen. A simple bag and board is sufficient.
Notable Features
Includes a 'Millennium is Coming' tie-in banner at the bottom left. Features the conclusion of the character's first solo limited series. Features a classic unmasking cover.
Authentication Notes
Authentic period-correct DC 'Direct Edition' printing. Standard 1980s newsprint interior with semi-gloss cover stock. No signs of reproduction or tampering visible.