SHADOWHAWK II ##2
Image Comics • Shadowhawk II
Writer
Jim Valentino
Interior Artist
Jim Valentino
Cover Artist
Jim Valentino and Chance Wolf
Publication Date
June 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Silver Foil Logo)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part two of the 'Shadowhawk II' limited series featuring Paul Johnstone as Shadowhawk. The story continues his brutal brand of justice as he tracks down criminals in New York while dealing with the realization that he has contracted HIV.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Foil title shows standard shelf wear but remains largely intact. Overall clean surface with strong color vibrancy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for approximately $2-$5 plus shipping on eBay. Graded 9.8 copies rarely exceed $65 due to high supply from the early 90s boom.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the book unless it is a guaranteed 9.9 or 10.0, which is rare for foil covers due to manufacturing scuffs.
Notable Features
Features the signature silver foil logo common to Image Comics titles of the era. Includes appearances by the character Arson. Significant for Shadowhawk's ongoing personal health subplot which was groundbreaking for the time.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing from 1993. Displays correct gloss finish for 90s Image paper stock and typical aging of the interior newsprint/glossy hybrid pages.