Wild Dog ##2
DC Comics • Wild Dog (Mini-series)
Writer
Max Allan Collins
Interior Artist
Terry Beatty
Cover Artist
Terry Beatty and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
October 1987
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (no barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part two of the four-part origin mini-series. Jack Wheeler, an ex-Marine, continues his vigilante crusade against the Committee for Social Change (CSC) in the Midwestern city of Quad Cities. The story explores his methods and his secret identity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks visible on the left edge. Slight blunting on the top-right and bottom-right corners. Faint surface wear and minor edge chipping primarily on the right side. The cover maintains good gloss and color vibrancy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $5. High-grade slabbed copies have sold between $45 and $70 in recent auctions, though demand is relatively low.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the book in this estimated condition. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Early appearance of Wild Dog; Direct Edition (indicated by the character logo in the bottom left UPC box); distinctive hockey mask costume which predates similar 90s vigilante trends.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1980s DC copper-age publication. Staples show no signs of rusting; newsprint interior pages (based on publication year) are likely off-white to white.