Secret Origins ##16
DC Comics • Secret Origins Vol. 2 (1986 Series)
Writer
Roy Thomas, Michael Fleisher, Bob Rozakis
Interior Artist
Howard Simpson, Adam Kubert, Sanho Kim
Cover Artist
Arthur Adams
Publication Date
July 1987
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue features the origins of the Golden Age Hourman (Rex Tyler), The Warlord (Travis Morgan), and 'Mazing Man. It also contains a 'Who Watches The Watchmen?' promotional blurb.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and visible ticks along the left edge. Visible blunting on the top right and bottom right corners. Surface wear and possible light scuffing on the flat blue background. Edge wear is present on the top and right sides.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00 / Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10 in high grade. Recent 9.8 graded copies have sold in the range of $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic is a common back issue from the 1980s and the current condition (approx 6.0) does not justify the cost of grading fees. It is most suitable for a personal collection or a dollar bin.
Notable Features
Features the origin of The Warlord by Adam Kubert. Includes a promotional ad for Watchmen on the cover. Direct edition with DC logo in the UPC box.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s newsprint interior with a glossier cover stock. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting; this is a common mass-produced era of DC Comics.