SECRET ORIGINS STARRING SHADOW LASS and DOLL MAN ##8
DC Comics • Secret Origins Vol. 2
Writer
Paul Levitz (Shadow Lass); Roy Thomas (Doll Man)
Interior Artist
Tom Mandrake; Murphy Anderson
Cover Artist
Tom Mandrake
Publication Date
November 1986
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue reveals the Post-Crisis origins of two heroes: Tasmia Mallor (Shadow Lass) of the Legion of Super-Heroes, and the Golden Age hero Doll Man (Darrel Dane).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and multiple non-color breaking and color-breaking ticks on the left edge. The top left and bottom left corners show noticeable blunting and wear. There is light surface scuffing visible on the black background of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies generally sell for under $10. Prices for high-grade slabbed copies have remained stable but low due to high supply and low key-status.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (CGC/CBCS) and shipping would exceed the current market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Features the origin of Shadow Lass of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Contains a DC 'Space Clusters' promotional advertisement on the cover. Direct edition (indicated by the logo in the UPC box).
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic DC comic from the Copper Age. The paper stock and ink saturation are consistent with Mid-80s Baxter and newsprint materials used by the publisher at that time.