The Life of Pope John Paul II ##1
Marvel Comics • The Life of Pope John Paul II
Writer
Steven Grant
Interior Artist
John Tartaglione
Cover Artist
Joe Sinnott
Publication Date
January 1982
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A biographical comic book detailing the life of Pope John Paul II, covering his childhood in Poland, his rise through the church, and the 1981 assassination attempt.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting, otherwise flat cover with good gloss and sharp colors, protected in a plastic bag with backing board.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $10 - $25; Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $40 - $75
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies in similar condition range between $10 and $20.
Grading Recommendation
Not strictly worth the cost of professional grading unless part of a personal collection or historical run, as the market value is low; a press and clean might bump it to a 9.2 or 9.4.
Notable Features
Biographical special edition published by Marvel Comics Group, featuring a UPC barcode indicating a newsstand copy.
Authentication Notes
Standard Marvel paper stock and printing quality consistent with early 1980s releases; no apparent signs of counterfeiting.