Power Pack ##35
Marvel Comics • Power Pack Vol. 1
Writer
Louise Simonson
Interior Artist
Jon Bogdanove
Cover Artist
Jon Bogdanove and Dan Green
Publication Date
February 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (with Silver Age Spider-Man logo in barcode box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A 'Fall of the Mutants' tie-in. The Power Pack children travel to New York City and encounter the mutant-hunting team X-Factor (Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Iceman, and Angel/Archangel). The story deals with the Horsmen of Apocalypse and the chaos of the 'Fall of the Mutants' event. Features guest appearances by X-Factor.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible glare from the polybag obscures some details, but there are multiple small color-breaking spine stress ticks. The bottom right corner shows some blunting and minor creasing. Possible light surface wear and minor edge wear on the top edge. The book appears mostly flat but would likely benefit from a press.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-to-High grade have sold for approximately $5. High-grade slabbed copies (9.8) occasionally reach $75 due to completionist interest in the 'Fall of the Mutants' crossover.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx. $25-$40) far exceed the current market value of a raw copy in this condition. This is a common copper-age book with high supply and moderate demand.
Notable Features
Part of the 'Fall of the Mutants' crossover event. Guest starring X-Factor. Features early 1980s direct-market Spiderman logo in place of the barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copper-age Marvel production. Paper stock is standard newsprint with a slightly glossier cover stock typical of 1988 Marvel Direct Edition issues. The '75 cents' price point and logo placement are consistent with original print runs.