The Jack of Hearts ##3
Marvel Comics • Jack of Hearts Vol. 1 (Limited Series)
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
George Pérez
Cover Artist
George Pérez
Publication Date
March 1984
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Spider-Man head barcode box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of a 4-issue limited series. Jack of Hearts (Jack Hart) battles to control his volatile Zero Energy while facing his family heritage and his father's scientific legacy. Titled 'Sacrifice of a Hero!', it featuresJack Hart confronting his destiny on a spacecraft.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Corners appear relatively sharp with very slight blunting on the bottom left. Surface gloss is high. Slight color break may be present near the top staple.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $45 - $65
Recent Sales
Recent ungraded copies typically sell for $5 on secondary markets. High-grade slabbed copies intermittently reach $50 due to George Pérez completists.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book unless it is a guaranteed 9.8, and even then, liquidity for this specific title is low.
Notable Features
Art by legendary artist George Pérez. Direct Edition marked by the Spider-Man portrait in the UPC box. Limited series format which was popular for Marvel in the early 80s to explore solo characters.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel stock. Paper age appears consistent with 1984 publication. The Direct Edition logo and price box alignment are consistent with standard manufacturing for this era.