Strikeforce: Morituri ##1 First Issue
Marvel Comics • Strikeforce: Morituri Vol. 1
Writer
Peter B. Gillis
Interior Artist
Brent Anderson
Cover Artist
Whilce Portacio
Publication Date
December 1986
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance of the Strikeforce Morituri team. Set in a future where Earth is occupied by the Horde, humans undergo a process to gain superpowers to fight back, knowing the process will kill them within a year.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress/ticks. Slight corner blunting at bottom left. Surface wear on the polybag likely obscuring actual gloss, but the book appears flat and clean. Minor edge wear visible along the top spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.8): $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5-10 independently or as part of sets. CGC 9.8 copies routinely sell for under $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless sentimental. The cost of grading exceeds the current market value for raw or mid-grade copies. Only a guaranteed 9.8 would see a small return.
Notable Features
First appearance of Strikeforce Morituri. Direct edition with Spider-Man icon in place of barcode. Key 80s sci-fi cult classic title.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel Copper Age publication. Correct 75c price point and direct edition logo. Paper stock shows typical age-appropriate off-white traits.