Secret Origins Featuring Green Arrow & Speedy ##38
DC Comics • Secret Origins Vol. 2
Writer
Mike Grell (Green Arrow story), Elliot S! Maggin (Speedy story)
Interior Artist
Mike Grell, Dan Jurgens, Dick Giordano
Cover Artist
Mike Grell
Publication Date
March 1989
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue provides the post-Crisis origin stories for Green Arrow (Oliver Queen) and his sidekick Speedy (Roy Harper). The Green Arrow story is written and illustrated by Mike Grell, tying into his 'Longbow Hunters' era of the character.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 range)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge, minor blunting of the upper-right corner, slight surface wear on the purple background, and mild edge wear along the bottom. Overall glossy appearance with strong color retention.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition typically sell for between $2.00 and $7.00. Graded 9.8 copies occasionally reach $55 in peak market conditions.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees and shipping significantly exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. It is a great reader copy or binder filler.
Notable Features
Post-Crisis origin of Green Arrow and Speedy. Cover art by legendary Green Arrow artist Mike Grell. Direct Edition indicated by the Logo in the UPC box area.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s DC Copper Age stock. Correct paper thickness, Baxter-style paper or high-quality newsstand semi-gloss typical of the era. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.