The Jack of Hearts ##2
Marvel Comics • Jack of Hearts Vol. 1 (Limited Series)
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
George Pérez
Cover Artist
George Pérez
Publication Date
February 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of a 4-issue limited series. Jack of Hearts (Jack Hart) battles to save his father's legacy and comes into conflict with extraterrestrial forces. The story delves into Jack's half-human, half-Contraxian heritage.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks (at least 3-4 along the left edge), slight blunting on the bottom right corner, and minor edge wear. The cover retains good gloss and color vibrancy, but the spine stress is the primary limiting factor.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-to-High grade have sold for approximately $5. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies occasionally sell for $50 depending on buyer interest in Bronze Age George Pérez art.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) exceeds the current market value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy. Grading is only financially viable for this issue if the book is a guaranteed 9.8 (Near Mint/Mint).
Notable Features
Features art by the legendary George Pérez. This is the Direct Edition identified by the Spider-Man logo in the corner box instead of a barcode. It is a 'mini-series' or 'limited series' which was a popular format for Marvel in the early 80s to explore side characters.
Authentication Notes
The book displays authentic 1980s Marvel paper stock characteristics, specifically the newsprint interior and the distinct ink saturation of the period. No immediate signs of restoration or counterfeiting are visible.