Green Arrow #2
DC Comics • Green Arrow Vol. 2 (1988 Series)
Writer
Mike Grell
Interior Artist
Ed Hannigan & Dick Giordano
Cover Artist
Mike Grell
Publication Date
March 1988
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (New Format)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Oliver Queen continues his gritty relaunch in Seattle. This issue follows the fallout of 'The Longbow Hunters' as Oliver hunts for the serial killer known as the 'Seattle Slasher' while Dinah Lance (Black Canary) deals with her own trauma.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and several color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Visible edge wear and whitening along the bottom and left margins. Minor corner blunting, specifically the top and bottom left. Surface scuffing is likely due to the dark ink and 'New Format' Baxter-style paper.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $5; Graded (9.0+): $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales average under $5 for mid-to-high grade copies. Graded copies are rarely slabbed unless in 9.8 condition, which can fetch $50+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading exceed the market value of the comic in this condition. Professional pressing might improve it slightly, but not enough to reach a profitable tier.
Notable Features
Early Mike Grell 'New Format' run which transitioned Green Arrow toward more mature, grounded storylines. Labeled 'Suggested for Mature Readers'. Features the Direct Edition 'New Format' logo instead of a UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1988 DC publication. Features the characteristic 'New Format' thicker paper stock (Baxter paper) and higher-gloss ink typical for this era's prestige-style monthly books.