Spawn ##2
Image Comics • Spawn Vol. 1
Writer
Todd McFarlane
Interior Artist
Todd McFarlane
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
June 1992
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Second issue of the Spawn series. This issue is notable for the first appearance of the Violator (in human form as Clown). Al Simmons continues to struggle with his lost memories and his new status as a Hellspawn.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress marks (ticks) along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top right. Some surface wear/scuffing visible in the black ink areas and near the top edge. The book appears to have a slight roll or non-flat storage curve.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (9.0+): $40 - $70. In current condition (7.5), value is roughly $10.
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of Spawn #2 typically range from $8 to $15 depending on condition. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies can reach $120+
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading and shipping would likely exceed the market value of the comic in this specific mid-grade condition. Professional pressing could improve the grade slightly, but it remains a common modern-era book.
Notable Features
First appearance of Violator/Clown. Early Image Comics key. Direct edition (standard for this title). Includes a poster/pin-up.
Authentication Notes
The glossy cover stock, 1990s-era ink saturation, and specific Image logo placement are consistent with a genuine first printing from 1992.