Cloak and Dagger ##8
Marvel Comics • Cloak and Dagger Vol. 2
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Arthur Adams
Cover Artist
Mike Mignola, Terry Austin
Publication Date
September 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spidey head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Night of the Living Dead!'. Cloak and Dagger face off against Mayhem (Brigid O'Rielly) and Bill Hunter. Cloak's internal darkness begins to take a physical toll as the duo navigates the gritty streets of NYC.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stressors/ticks, especially near the lower half. Minor blunting on the bottom-right corner. Slight edge wear along the top right. Bagging obscuring some detail, but appears flat with decent color retention.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $80. In this condition (7.5), the value is approximately $5-8.
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $3 and $12 on platforms like eBay. It is not a high-demand key issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current raw market value does not cover the costs of grading fees, shipping, and insurance. Only worth grading if it were an exceptional 9.8 candidate (this copy is not).
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary border/header. Cover art by Mike Mignola (creator of Hellboy). Direct Edition marked with the Spider-Man head logo in the UPC box.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel stock. Correct 75 cent price point for 1986. Paper grain and ink density appear consistent with original Copper Age manufacturing.