Freak Force #2
Image Comics • Freak Force Vol. 1
Writer
Keith Giffen and Erik Larsen
Interior Artist
Vic Bridges
Cover Artist
Vic Bridges
Publication Date
January 1994
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Freak Force team (Dart, SuperPatriot, Barbaric, Ricochet, Freeburne, Horridus) battles the villainous group known as the Covenant of the Sword. This issue further establishes the team as a spin-off from Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Generally sharp edges and good color saturation with minor white showing at corners.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded (9.8): $25 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies consistently sell in dollar bins or bulk lots for $1.00 - $3.00. Graded copies are rarely sold individually due to low demand, typically fetching low premiums over the cost of grading.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading fee exceeds the current market value of the book. It is a common 1990s issue with high print volume.
Notable Features
Early Image Comics era; character spin-off from The Savage Dragon; prominent cover appearance of SuperPatriot and Barbaric.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1994 Image Comics printing. Features the standard period-accurate glossy cover stock and the 'Image' logo/bar price used in the early 90s.