POWER PACK ##4
Marvel Comics • Power Pack Vol. 1
Writer
Louise Simonson
Interior Artist
June Brigman
Cover Artist
June Brigman and Bob Wiacek
Publication Date
November 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Power siblings (Alex, Julie, Jack, and Katie) continue their early adventures as a super-team. In this issue, titled 'The Snarks are Coming!', the children encounter the Snarks, an alien race seeking their powers. It features the team dealing with their first major extraterrestrial threat and the complexities of hiding their secret identities from their parents.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks, minor corner blunting on the top left, slight edge wear, and a small crease on the bottom right corner. General shelf wear present.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3-$8 | Graded (9.8): $40-$60
Recent Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for under $10. Recently, high-grade 9.8 copies have sold in the $45-$55 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the market value of the book in this estimated condition (8.0 range).
Notable Features
Early issue in the initial Power Pack run. Features a Spider-Man icon in the UPC box, indicating it is a Direct Market edition. Bronze Age Marvel title.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copper age Marvel production. Proper registration of the 60 cent price point and Spider-Man UPC head. Paper aging and staple placement are consistent with mid-80s Marvel manufacturing.