Hawkman ##3
DC Comics • Hawkman Vol. 2 (The Shadow War of Hawkman)
Writer
Tony Isabella
Interior Artist
Richard Howell and Don Heck
Cover Artist
Richard Howell and Don Heck
Publication Date
October 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The story 'The Thirteenth Hour' continues. Carter and Shiera Hall (Hawkman and Hawkwoman) act as ambassadors for Thanagar. The issue features Hawkman struggling with his secret identity being exposed and a confrontation involving the Shadow-Thief's legacy.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with minor color-breaking ticks; slight corner blunting at bottom right; minor surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the cover art; slight edge wear along the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell in bulk lots or individually for $3-5. Graded 9.8 copies have sold in the $50 range, though demand is relatively low for non-key issues of this run.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of third-party grading exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. Professional cleaning and pressing might improve the grade slightly, but it remains a common dollar-bin era book.
Notable Features
Prominent cover tease for Batman #401; 75 cent cover price; direct edition indicated by the graphic in the UPC box. Part of the post-Crisis on Infinite Earths Hawkman revamp.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy. Standard 1980s DC newsprint interior with a semi-glossy cover. Printing registration is sharp, and the staples show no signs of rusting.