THE SANDMAN #no. 61
DC VERTIGO • The Sandman Vol. 2
Writer
Neil Gaiman
Interior Artist
Marc Hempel and D'Israeli
Cover Artist
Dave McKean
Publication Date
JUL 94
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 5 of 'The Kindly Ones' story arc. As Dream's realm begins to feel the pressure of the Furies' vengeance, Lyta Hall continues her descent into madness and quest for revenge against Morpheus for the death of her son, Daniel. Key characters include Dream (Morpheus), Lyta Hall, and The Corinthian.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks concentrated along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top right. Slight surface scuffing on the dark areas of the cover art. Spine shows minor white showing through from wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded 9.8: $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this issue range from $4.00 to $10.00 depending on condition. A CGC 9.8 copy recently sold for approximately $75.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. In its current 8.0/8.5 condition, the cost of grading and shipping would likely exceed the final market value of the book. It is best kept as a reader copy or in a bag/board.
Notable Features
Features iconic multimedia cover art by Dave McKean. This issue is part of the final major story arc of Gaiman's original run. Direct Sales edition featuring a UPC code.
Authentication Notes
Authentic issue from 1994. Visible Vertigo logo and pricing for US, Canada, and UK. Paper stock is the standard glossy cover and newsprint/offset interior used by DC Vertigo during the mid-90s.