The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones ##2
Marvel Comics • The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones Vol. 1
Writer
John Byrne
Interior Artist
John Byrne & Terry Austin
Cover Artist
John Byrne
Publication Date
February 1983
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spiderman head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of 'The Ikons of Ikammanen'. Indiana Jones travels to the Malatun Islands in search of the legendary Ikons. He is captured by a lost tribe and scheduled for sacrifice in a pool of molten gold.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
The book displays several spine stresses and minor color breaks along the spine. There is a yellow circular price sticker adhered directly to the cover surface which significantly impacts the grade. Minor corner blunting is visible on the top right, and slight cover scuffing under light reflex.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.6+): $50 - $70. (Note: Current condition with sticker significantly lowers value).
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for $3 to $8. High grade 9.8 copies have reached $100+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value for this issue unless it is a pristine 9.8. The presence of the sticker on the cover would result in a 'Qualified' grade or a significantly lower numerical grade.
Notable Features
Direct Edition; John Byrne art and script; Spiderman head icon in the UPC box; Second issue of the first ongoing Indiana Jones comic series.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing from 1983. Correct paper stock (newsprint) for the era and standard Marvel Bronze Age color registration and staple placement.