The Shadow Strikes! ##18
DC Comics • The Shadow Strikes! (1989 series)
Writer
Gerard Jones
Interior Artist
Mark Badger
Cover Artist
Mark Badger
Publication Date
March 1991
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 'The Night of the Red Laugh.' The story follows The Shadow (Lamont Cranston) as he navigates the pulp-noir detective world of the late 1930s. This issue features a gritty, expressionistic art style characteristic of Mark Badger's work in the 90s.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible surface scuffing on the dark areas of the cover, a price sticker residue/tag on the top right over the 'Strikes' text, minor blunting on the top-left corner, and slight glare from the polybag suggesting light surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $3.00 (Raw); $15.00 - $25.00 (Graded)
Recent Sales
This is a common 'dollar bin' era comic. Recent sales for low-number runs of this series typically range from $1 to $5. Graded copies of non-key issues for this run are rarely sold.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic book even in high grade.
Notable Features
Includes a UPC barcode on the bottom left (Direct Edition distribution). Notable for its stylized, dark-pulp aesthetic.
Authentication Notes
First printing confirmed by the indicia and cover trade dress. The print quality and paper stock are consistent with DC Comics' standards from early 1991.