Power Pack ##18
Marvel Comics • Power Pack Vol. 1
Writer
Louise Simonson
Interior Artist
Jon Bogdanove
Cover Artist
Jon Bogdanove
Publication Date
January 1986
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - Spider-Man Head UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Power kids deal with the consequences of the Secret Wars II crossover. The Beyonder continues his interactions with Earth's heroes, and the children struggle with the weight of their superhuman responsibilities and their family life. Features Kurse.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks visible, significant rolling/curving on the right edge (likely due to storage), blunting on the bottom right corner, and minor color-breaking creases. The overall cover gloss appears intact but the structural flatness is compromised.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies average $2-$5. High-grade (9.8) slabbed copies generally sell for under $65 as it is not a major key issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (CGC/CBCS) and shipping would exceed the market value of the comic. It is a lower-value back issue that is widely available in higher grades.
Notable Features
Secret Wars II tie-in (indicated by the corner banner). Direct Edition identification via the Spider-Man head logo in the UPC box. Features the villain Kurse (Algrim the Strong).
Authentication Notes
The comic displays typical mid-80s newsprint quality with standard Marvel ink saturation. Staple placement and cover alignment look consistent with mass production from the Baxter and newsprint era of Marvel. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.