Havok & Wolverine: Meltdown ##2
Marvel Comics (Epic Comics imprint) • Havok & Wolverine: Meltdown Vol. 1
Writer
Walter Simonson and Louise Simonson
Interior Artist
Jon J. Muth and Kent Williams
Cover Artist
Jon J. Muth and Kent Williams
Publication Date
January/February 1989
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part two of the critically acclaimed prestige format limited series. Havok and Wolverine find themselves trapped in a mysterious Soviet-bloc facility dealing with Russian mutant threats and government conspiracies, rendered in a unique painted art style.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines near staples, slight corner blunting on the top right, clean and glossy cover with vibrant colors, no major creases or tears visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15, Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw Epic Comics prestige format issues from this era generally range between $5 and $15 depending on condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading costs unless part of a complete high-grade set, as the raw value does not sufficiently exceed grading fees.
Notable Features
Prestige format square-bound graphic novel style publication under Marvel's Epic Comics mature readers imprint. Notable for the experimental painted artwork by Jon J. Muth and Kent Williams.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with correct Epic Comics trade dress, square-bound spine, high-quality glossy cardstock cover, and proper color registration consistent with 1989 printings.