The Doomsday Squad ##2
Fantagraphics Books • The Doomsday Squad Vol. 1
Writer
John Byrne
Interior Artist
John Byrne
Cover Artist
John Byrne
Publication Date
September 1986
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue reprints classic 1970s Charlton Comics material featuring the Doomsday Squad, a team of specialized military personnel operating in a post-apocalyptic or high-stakes sci-fi setting. Includes the backup feature 'Lloyd Llewellyn' by Daniel Clowes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, minor corner blunting on the bottom right, and slight surface scuffing on the top right edge. Glaring from the polybag obscures some details, but the spine appears structurally sound.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay have ranged from $2.00 to $10.00 plus shipping. High-grade slabbed copies show very low trade volume for this specific issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services exceeds the current market value of the comic. It is best kept as a reading copy or in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features art and stories by John Byrne from his early career at Charlton. Notable for the early Daniel Clowes backup strip (Lloyd Llewellyn) which appeared in the top left corner corner box.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copper age independent publication. Check for mid-80s newsprint quality interior pages and Fantagraphics branding on the bottom left. No known counterfeits exist as the market value is low.