Blood Syndicate #2 & 16 (1993 Milestone DC) VF/NM Iconic Dakotaverse Superteam Lot

Up for sale is a VF/NM (Very Fine to Near Mint) lot of Blood Syndicate issues #2 and 16, published in 1993 as part of Milestone Media’s Dakotaverse imprint, distributed by DC Comics. Blood Syndicate was one of the flagship titles of Milestone’s groundbreaking lineup, focusing on a gritty, street-level superteam formed after the catastrophic “Big Bang” event in Dakota City.

Created by Dwayne McDuffie and Ivan Velez Jr., the series blends urban realism, superpowers, and deep social commentary. Issue #2 continues the early formation of the team, while issue #16 digs into internal tensions, shifting alliances, and the broader Milestone universe.

Lot Details:

• Title: Blood Syndicate

• Publisher: Milestone Media / DC Comics

• Publication Year: 1993

• Issues Included: #2 and #16

• Condition: VF/NM – Clean interiors, glossy covers, sharp corners. Bagged and boarded.

• Creators: Dwayne McDuffie, Ivan Velez Jr., ChrisCross

• Main Characters: Tech-9, Fade, Wise Son, Brickhouse, Holocaust

• Genre: Superhero, Urban Fantasy, Multicultural Comics

• Universe: Milestone / Dakotaverse

Why Collect These Issues?

• From the iconic Milestone Comics launch led by Dwayne McDuffie

• VF/NM condition — ideal for collectors of inclusive 1990s superhero teams

• Key issues from one of the first Black-led superteams in mainstream comics

• Ties into broader Dakotaverse lore, alongside Static, Icon, and Hardware

• Culturally significant and highly collectible for modern and retro comic fans

Verified Fair Market Value (VFM) confirmed via the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, ensuring accurate, collector-trusted pricing and grading.