Cloak and Dagger ##3
Marvel Comics • Cloak and Dagger Vol. 2
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Rick Leonardi
Cover Artist
Rick Leonardi
Publication Date
November 1985
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - Spider-Man Head in UPC Box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man guest stars in this issue. The story follows Cloak and Dagger as they continue their war on drugs, coming into conflict with a corrupt neighborhood watch group and drug dealers. Spider-Man tries to intervene and guide the duo toward less lethal methods.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 or similar)
Condition Details
Orange price sticker on the title logo. Visible spine stress ticks (color-breaking) along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top-right and bottom-right corners. Surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the cover. Slight top edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12 | Graded (9.0+): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5-10 plus shipping on eBay. Recent high-grade CGC 9.8 copies have sold in the $80-$110 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The presence of the price sticker on the cover significantly impacts the eye appeal and technical grade. The cost of grading would exceed the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Spider-Man guest appearance. This is from the first ongoing solo series (Vol. 2) following their 1983 limited series. Features the 'Spider-Man Head' logo in the UPC box, characteristic of Direct Edition Marvel comics from this era.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the chemical aging of the newsprint visible at the edges and standard 1980s Marvel printing characteristics (halftone dot patterns and flat staple placement).