Strikeforce: Morituri ##22
Marvel Comics • Strikeforce: Morituri Vol. 1
Writer
James D. Hudnall
Interior Artist
Huisae Nam
Cover Artist
Whilce Portacio
Publication Date
October 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The storyline titled 'Target Earth!' continues the saga of the Strikeforce team, humans who gain superpowers but are doomed to die within a year. This issue features the villainous Horde as they plot against Earth, showcasing the alien internal politics.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy wear including significant spine stress and color-breaking ticks, blunted and rounded corners, a notable fold/crease on the top right edge, surface scuffing on the black background areas, and general handling wear across the cover surface.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00 | Graded (9.8): $25.00 - $40.00 (This specific copy is not a candidate for high-grade pricing)
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies of this issue are typically part of bulk lots or 'dollar bin' finds with individual values rarely exceeding $2.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) significantly exceeds the market value of a mid-grade raw copy. The comic is not a key issue and shows significant wear.
Notable Features
Features cover art by Whilce Portacio early in his career. This series was unique for its high mortality rate of protagonists.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1980s Marvel Direct Edition, indicated by the 'M' logo in the UPC box and the standard matte paper stock of that era. No signs of counterfeit reproduction.