Dr. Strange Sorcerer Supreme Annual ##2
Marvel Comics • Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Geof Isherwood
Cover Artist
Geof Isherwood
Publication Date
1992
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 4 of 'The Return of the Defenders' storyline. Features Doctor Strange, Hulk, Namor, and the Silver Surfer reuniting to battle the Wild One (Shanzar). The issue also includes backup stories featuring Clea and Rintrah.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks on the black cover area. Visible wear and rounding at the bottom right corner and top left corner. Slight surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the cover. Minor edge wear on the left spine side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.6+): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw newsstand copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $3 to $8. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have sold in the $80 range sporadically.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the book's current raw market value, and the visible condition issues suggest a grade in the 7.0-8.0 range which does not command a premium.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition (UPC barcode present). Key storyline featuring the reunion of the classic Defenders lineup. Large 64-page 'Giant-Size' annual format.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Marvel production. Standard newsstand paper stock with appropriate gloss and aging. UPC barcode formatting is consistent with Marvel distributors in 1992.