Dr. Strange Sorcerer Supreme Annual #Annual #2
Marvel Comics • Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme (Vol. 1)
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Geof Isherwood
Cover Artist
Geof Isherwood
Publication Date
1992
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 4 of 'The Return of the Defenders' storyline. Features Doctor Strange, Hulk, Silver Surfer, and Namor teaming up against Shanzar (the Sorcerer Supreme of the Strange Matter dimension). Also includes a backup story involving Clea.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; corner blunting on top-left and bottom-left; minor shelf wear on back cover edges; slight surface scuffing on the black ink portions of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded (CGC 9.8 target): $50.00 - $70.00. Current condition value is approximately $6.00.
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $3.00 to $12.00 depending on condition. High-grade newsstand editions sometimes fetch a slight premium over direct editions.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading ($25+) exceed the fair market value of the comic. It is a common 90s annual with moderate wear.
Notable Features
Features the 'classic' Defenders lineup (Hulk, Namor, Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange). Notable for the 'Return of the Defenders' crossover event across various 1992 Marvel annuals.
Authentication Notes
Genuine 1992 Marvel newsstand printing. Paper stock is standard period newsprint with a glossy cover. Staples are centered and show no signs of rust.