The Omega Men ##15
DC Comics • The Omega Men Vol. 1
Writer
Todd Klein
Interior Artist
Shawn McManus
Cover Artist
Shawn McManus
Publication Date
June 1984
Cover Variant
Standard Edition (Direct Market version with logo in UPC box area)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The story follows the intergalactic team of rebels known as the Omega Men. In this issue, titled 'The Dogs of War,' the team faces off against various alien threats while navigating political intrigue in the Vega star system. Features main characters like Tigorr, Primus, and Kalista.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; blunting on the bottom right corner; minor surface wear and slight cover scuffing near the bottom edge. The comic is stored in a bag and board, which suggests care, but some handling wear is evident.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $2 to $10. CGC 9.8 copies typically sell in the $50 range, though demand is relatively low for non-key issues in this series.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service would likely exceed the market value of the book. It is best kept as a reading copy or part of a complete run set.
Notable Features
Features early art by Shawn McManus; part of the original 1980s Omega Men run which is notable for spawning the first appearance of Lobo (though Lobo does not appear in this specific issue).
Authentication Notes
None. This is a standard Copper Age DC comic with newsstand-style paper stock and typical 1984 color registration. No known counterfeits of this specific issue exist.