Dragon's Claws ##1
Marvel Comics (UK) • Dragon's Claws Vol. 1
Writer
Simon Furman
Interior Artist
Geoff Senior
Cover Artist
Geoff Senior
Publication Date
July 1988
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance of Dragon and his team of enforcers known as Dragon's Claws (Mercy, Scavenger, Digit, and Steel). Set in a dystopian future (2591 AD), the story follows a retired group of 'The Game' players who are reactivated by the government of the World Development Council to fight street gangs.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks, corner blunting on the bottom right, slight yellowing to the cover edges, and minor surface wear visible on the white border areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies sold for approximately £3-£8 in the UK and $5-$12 in the US. High-grade graded copies are infrequent on the market.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value for a mid-tier condition copy. Best kept as a reader or raw collectible.
Notable Features
First appearance of Dragon's Claws. Created by the iconic Transformers UK creative team of Simon Furman and Geoff Senior. Notable for being a Marvel UK original title that crossed over into the mainstream Marvel Universe (Earth-5555).
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. Correct Marvel UK trade dress and pricing ($1.25 US / 55p UK). High-density ink consistent with late 80s lithographic printing.