Millennium ##2
DC Comics • Millennium (1988) Weekly Limited Series
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Joe Staton and Ian Gibson
Cover Artist
Joe Staton
Publication Date
January 1988
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 8-issue weekly crossover event. The Guardians of the Universe and the Zamarons select ten humans to become the New Guardians to lead humanity into the next millennium. In this issue, the 'Summoning' continues as the Manhunters' conspiracy is further revealed among the friends and family of Earth's heroes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and ticks, significant corner blunting (bottom right), color-breaking creases near the top right corner, and general surface wear. The white areas of the cover show some light soiling/toning.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00 | Graded (9.8): $25.00 - $40.00
Recent Sales
This is a common bargain bin issue. Recent sales for raw copies are often part of bulk lots or for approximately $1.00 to $2.00 at local comic shops.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic even in high grade. Only suitable for grading if it holds high personal sentimental value.
Notable Features
Millennium Week 2 banner; early appearance of the Manhunters' infiltration of Earth; M-logo in the bottom left corner denotes the series branding.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1980s direct edition copy. Paper stock and ink saturation are consistent with DC's standard production from 1988.