MARVEL SUPER-HEROES WINTER SPECIAL ##8
Marvel Comics • Marvel Super-Heroes Vol. 2
Writer
Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza, Danny Fingeroth
Interior Artist
Rick Leonardi, Paul Ryan, Guang Yap
Cover Artist
Erik Larsen
Publication Date
Winter 1991
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Anthology issue featuring stories with various Marvel characters. The main feature is the first appearance of Doreen Green, better known as Squirrel Girl, and her sidekick Monkey-Joe.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Appears remarkably well-preserved in polybag; sharp corners, vibrant colors, and minimal spine stress visible from the scan. Minor blunting possible on the bottom left corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $100 - $140; Graded (9.8): $350 - $450
Recent Sales
High-grade raw copies have trended upward between $90-$130 due to the Squirrel Girl first appearance; CGC 9.8 copies routinely sell for over $400.
Grading Recommendation
Yes. This is a significant 'Modern Age' key issue. If it achieves a 9.6 or 9.8 after a professional press, the value increases significantly compared to raw market price.
Notable Features
First appearance of Squirrel Girl (Doreen Green). Newsstand edition (indicated by the bar code). Cover features Wolverine, Iron Man, Namor, and the X-Men.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1991 newsstand copy. Proper logo placement, period-correct $2.25 cover price for an 80-page giant, and standard newsstand UPC barcode.