Lucifer ##2
Vertigo Comics (DC Comics) • Lucifer Vol. 1 (Ongoing Series)
Writer
Mike Carey
Interior Artist
Scott Hampton
Cover Artist
Duncan Fegredo
Publication Date
July 2000
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part two of 'The Six Cards of Communion.' Lucifer Morningstar, having retired from Hell, continues his investigation into the 'Silent Girls' and the source of the mystical threat. This issue develops the supporting cast and the unique theological noir tone of the Mike Carey run.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible glare from the polybag makes a definitive assessment difficult, but there are multiple small spine stress ticks that appear to break color. Slight corner blunting on the bottom right. A pink price sticker is applied directly to the polybag (or potentially the cover; if on the cover, the grade would drop significantly). Overall surface appears flat but shows minor shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for approximately $5.00. High-grade (9.8 or 9.6) copies sporadically reach $50, but demand is currently low for non-key issues in this series.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy. It is best kept as a reader copy or part of a run filler.
Notable Features
Features the iconic Vertigo 'T' logo of the era. This issue is part of the original spinoff series from Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman.' It is a Direct Edition as indicated by the lack of a barcode on the front cover (typical for late-period Vertigo titles).
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the color saturation of the Duncan Fegredo artwork, the specific Vertigo logo placement, and the $2.25 USA / $2.75 Canada price trade dress consistent with year 2000 DC/Vertigo publications.