Spawn ##2
Image Comics • Spawn Vol. 1
Writer
Todd McFarlane
Interior Artist
Todd McFarlane
Cover Artist
Todd McFarlane
Publication Date
June 1992
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In this issue, Spawn continues to grapple with his new existence. He encounters the Violator in his human form as the Clown. This issue explores Al Simmons' origin and establishes the dark tone of the series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Light spine stress marks, minor corner blunting on bottom right, and visible edge wear along the top back cover showing through. The bag has some wrinkles obscuring the surface, but the comic shows typical shelf wear for high-production 90s gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 9.8): $120 - $150; Graded (CGC 8.0): $30 - $40
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of Spawn #2 have consistently sold in the $15-$25 range. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have trended between $110 and $160 over the last 6 months.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless the comic is likely to achieve a 9.8 grade after a professional press. Lower grades like 8.0 or 9.0 generally do not recover the cost of the grading fees for this specific issue.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Violator (in human form as the Clown). High production run era issue. No UPC (Direct Edition).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Image Comics first printing. Correct $1.95 cover price. Print quality and ink saturation match early 1990s Image standards. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.