The Sandman ##2
DC Comics • The Sandman (1974 Series)
Writer
Joe Simon and Jack Kirby
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
January 1975
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Sandman and his assistants, Brute and Glob, inhabit the Dream-Stream and help people with their nightmares. In this issue, Sandman battles against horrific dream manifestations.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible price sticker in upper right corner, minor spine stress, slight corner rounding and edge wear, light tanning of newsprint consistent with age, overall flat cover with decent gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30, Graded (CGC 6.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies range between $20 and $50 depending on exact condition and platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete run upgrade, as the grading and shipping costs may exceed the added value for a Fine copy.
Notable Features
Created and drawn by comic legend Jack Kirby during his 1970s return to DC Comics. Features the 1970s version of the Sandman distinct from the later Neil Gaiman Vertigo series.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1970s DC publication features, including newsprint paper, standard comic code authority seal, and accurate ink registration consistent with authentic issues from the period.