Secret Origins ##18
DC Comics • Secret Origins Vol. 2
Writer
Roy Thomas, Andrew Helfer
Interior Artist
George Freeman, Keith Giffen
Cover Artist
Bill Sienkiewicz
Publication Date
September 1987
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue features two distinct origin stories. The first part recounts the origin of the Golden Age Green Lantern (Alan Scott). The second part explores the origin of The Creeper (Jack Ryder). This volume of Secret Origins was designed to update and solidify character histories post-Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (spine ticks) that break color, slight blunting on the top right corner, and minor edge wear along the top of the cover. Appearance is slightly dulled through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $3 and $10 on platforms like eBay. High-grade slabbed copies (9.8 or 9.6) typically sell for the cost of grading plus a small premium.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The fair market value of this issue does not currently justify the cost of CGC/CBCS fees unless it were a guaranteed 9.8 and for personal collection purposes. The visible spine ticks likely cap the grade at an 8.0-8.5.
Notable Features
Includes a distinctive 'Who Watches the Watchmen?' promotional box in the lower left corner. Features cover art by the legendary Bill Sienkiewicz. Notable as a Post-Crisis retelling of the Alan Scott origin.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1980s DC Comic. The paper stock matches the 'Baxter' or standard newsprint used in that era, and the cover gloss and color saturation are consistent with genuine print runs from 1987. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting are evident.