Power Pack ##1
Marvel Comics • Power Pack Vol. 1
Writer
Louise Simonson
Interior Artist
June Brigman
Cover Artist
June Brigman
Publication Date
August 1984
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - Spider-Man face in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Origin and first appearance of the Power Pack: Alex, Julie, Jack, and Katie Power. They receive their superpowers from a dying Kymellian alien named Aelfyre Whitemane to stop the villainous Snarks.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; corner blunting particularly on the bottom right; minor edge wear and light surface scratching on the dark cover areas; slight color rub near the '1st Issue' burst.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded 9.8: $150 - $200
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales in mid-grade range from $12 to $30. CGC 9.8 copies have consistently sold between $175 and $210 in the last year.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a thorough press and clean can bring it to a 9.6+. Given the visible spine damage, the estimated grade of 7.0-7.5 makes the cost of grading higher than the market value of the slab.
Notable Features
Key issue featuring the first appearance and origin of the Power Pack team. Direct Edition with Spiderman logo in UPC box. King-Size 1st Issue.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1980s Marvel copper-age publication. Proper aging of paper stock is visible. The cover gloss and 'Spider-Man' UPC box are consistent with Marvel's direct market distribution of the era.