Deathlok ##1
Marvel Comics • Deathlok (Vol. 2)
Writer
Gregory Wright
Interior Artist
Denys Cowan
Cover Artist
Denys Cowan
Publication Date
July 1991
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The start of the second ongoing series featuring Michael Collins as Deathlok. Collins is a pacifist trapped in a cyborg body designed for killing, struggling to maintain his humanity while taking on Roxxon Oil and other threats.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (ticks), slight corner blunting on the bottom right/left, and minor shelf wear. Surfaces appear glossy, but the polybag has likely caused some minor pressure and contact markings on the silver ink cover over time.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $75 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fall between $3 and $12 depending on condition. 9.8 graded copies have recently fluctuated between $85 and $115.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless you are certain it is a 9.8. The cost of CGC grading plus shipping generally outweighs the market value for a 9.0-9.4 copy. A 'Press and Clean' might improve the grade if vertical indentations from storage are present.
Notable Features
First issue of the 1991 series; iconic silver ink cover; Direct Edition (indicated by UPC barcode graphic style). Features Michael Collins as Deathlok (The second major Deathlok).
Authentication Notes
Authentic issue. It features the standard 1991 Marvel paper stock and the distinctive silver metallic ink finish used for this premiere issue. The UPC barcode is present in the lower-left corner indicating a direct market copy.