Condition: VF/NM (Very Fine to Near Mint) Publisher: Marvel Comics Years: 1988–1989 Issues Included: #4, 6, 7, 13, 14 (5-issue lot) Writers/Artists: Terry Austin, Terry Kavanagh, Dan Lawlis, and others Starring: Cloak (Tyrone Johnson) & Dagger (Tandy Bowen) Tone: Urban supernatural, mutant drama, street vigilante
🖤 About the Series: Born of tragedy and altered by experimental drugs, Cloak and Dagger prowl the streets of New York, balancing justice and vengeance while trying to protect runaway teens and lost souls. These issues continue their struggle to find purpose as mutants on the fringe — not accepted by the X-Men, nor welcomed by society.
Expect dark dimension hijinks, clashes with corrupt clergy, and the constant tension of Dagger’s light fighting to redeem Cloak’s darkness. Each issue in this lot offers standalone readability while building on their deepening mythology.
📊 Condition Notes (VF/NM Estimate for All Issues):
Covers: Glossy, clean with minimal edge or spine wear
Spines: Tight, 0–1 faint non-color-breaking stress marks per issue
Corners: Sharp, clean folds
Interior Pages: White to off-white, no writing or tears
Stored: Bagged and boarded in smoke-free archival conditions
🎯 Why It’s Worth Collecting:
Cult-Favorite Characters: Cloak & Dagger have remained fan-favorites through comics, animation, and TV.
Street-Level X-Men Vibes: Themes of isolation, justice, and identity make this resonate with X-Men and Daredevil fans.
VF/NM Condition: Excellent quality for a late-'80s run with a lower overall print volume than core titles.
Underrated Marvel Run: Perfect for collectors who appreciate deeper cuts from Marvel’s mutant catalog.
🧟 Unearthed from the Reaper’s underground cathedral — where shadows whisper and light only hurts more.
