Breathtaker #Book Two of Four
DC Comics • Breathtaker (Limited Series)
Writer
Mark Wheatley
Interior Artist
Marc Hempel
Cover Artist
Marc Hempel
Publication Date
August 1990
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A dark, satirical superhero story centered on Chase Dagger and a woman named Manon who has the power to drain the life force from those who love her. In this second act, the government's pursuit of the 'Breathtaker' intensifies while exploring themes of obsession and celebrity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Visible white chipping along the lower spine edge and bottom cover edge; minor corner blunting at the bottom left; slight surface scuffing on the black matte finish; spine stress marks typical of square-bound prestige format books.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded: $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent individual sales for prestige format Breathtaker issues range from $1 to $5 on secondary markets, though sets of 1-4 often sell for $15-$20.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services outweighs the market value of the book. It is a common 1990s prestige format series with low financial upside despite its artistic merit.
Notable Features
Prestige format (square-bound, high-quality paper, no staples), mature readers label, distinctive fluorescent orange spot-color ink on the cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC Prestige Format printing from 1990. Features the correct 'DC Bullet' logo, price in US/Canada currency, and signature 'Hempel 90' in the bottom right corner.