Power Pack ##22
Marvel Comics • Power Pack Vol. 1
Writer
Louise Simonson
Interior Artist
Jon Bogdanove
Cover Artist
Jon Bogdanove and Hilary Barta
Publication Date
May 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spidey head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'The Night the Light Went Out!'. Alex Power (Gee) turns into a dark matter cloud, leading to internal conflict within the pack. Key characters include the Power siblings and Kofi.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Poor (CGC 0.5)
Condition Details
Large piece missing from bottom right corner of cover; significant spine stress; color-breaking creases across center; blunted corners; potential moisture rippling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.10 - $1.00 / Graded: Not applicable in this condition
Recent Sales
Near Mint copies sell for $5–$10; copies in this severely damaged state are generally considered filler or reader copies with negligible value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of shipping and grading significantly exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Marvel's 25th Anniversary border; features Spider-Man icon in the UPC box (Direct Edition indicator).
Authentication Notes
Authentic late Copper Age printing. Paper stock shows typical age-related tanning consistent with newsprint from 1986. Print registration appears correct.