Care Bears ##8
Marvel Comics (Star Comics imprint) • Care Bears Vol. 1
Writer
Uncredited on cover (historically written by Stan Kay or Michael Higgins during this run)
Interior Artist
Howard Post (attributed based on series history)
Cover Artist
No credited artist on cover; typically attributed to staff artists
Publication Date
January 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (with Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Mystery of the Disappearing Town'. Follows the Care Bears (specifically Birthday Bear and Cheer Bear shown on cover) as they investigate strange occurrences in a local town. Star Comics was Marvel's imprint for younger readers.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor surface scuffing visible on the white border areas. Generally flat cover with good color retention.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $8. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $75 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading usually exceed the market value for this specific issue unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 grade.
Notable Features
Features the Star Comics logo. Direct Edition barcode in the lower-left corner. Part of the original 1985-1989 Marvel series run.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s newsprint paper and period-accurate ink saturation. Staple placement is standard for the 1986 Marvel production cycle.