Howard the Duck ##2
Marvel Comics • Howard the Duck (Vol. 2) : Movie Adaptation Limited Series
Writer
Danny Fingeroth
Interior Artist
Kyle Baker
Cover Artist
Kyle Baker
Publication Date
January 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spiderman Face in UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The second issue in a three-issue limited series adapting the 1986 Lucasfilm motion picture. Howard is captured by a group of chefs intent on making duck soup, reflecting a sequence from the film. Features Howard and Beverly Switzler.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress ticks near the top and bottom staples. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Very minor edge wear on the top cover edge. Highly vibrant colors and flat surface suggest a well-preserved copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.0+): $35 - $60
Recent Sales
Ungraded copies typically sell for $5-10 plus shipping. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $80-120 range, but lower grades like 9.0-9.4 remain near original MSRP plus grading costs.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. While it is a clean copy, the market value of the Howard the Duck movie adaptation is low. The cost of grading would likely exceed the final market value unless it was a guaranteed 9.8.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary border around the logo. Direct Edition Spiderman head in the UPC box. Official movie adaptation from Lucasfilm. Middle issue of the limited series.
Authentication Notes
Authentic release; shows period-accurate paper stock aging, copper-toned staples, and correct color registration for 1980s Marvel printing. No signs of reproduction.