Zero Patrol #2

Title: Zero Patrol

Issue Number: #2

Publisher: Continuity Comics

Publication Date: February 1985

Era: Copper Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Esteban Maroto & Neal Adams

Artist/Penciler: Esteban Maroto & Neal Adams

Cover Artist: Neal Adams

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Regular $1.50 U.S. Edition

Printing: 1st Printing. The original $1.50 edition is identified as the first printing; the later $2.00 edition is a reprint.

Key Issue/Notable: Final issue of the original two-issue 1984–85 Zero Patrol series. Features the Zero Patrol aiding Princess Zira of Andor-Ra, plus additional Neal Adams material and “The History of the Zero Patrol.” The first two issues were later reprinted when Continuity revived the title in 1987.

UPC: None

Comic Grade: VF (8.0)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold are attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Very attractive copy with strong cover color and gloss and excellent overall presentation. Light spine wear is present with a few small color-breaking stresses, along with minor edge and corner wear. There is a small crease/bend at the upper-right corner of the front cover and light handling wear. Staples are secure and the centerfold is firmly attached. Back cover remains clean and attractive with light edge and surface wear.

Scan Note: Images are high-resolution scans of the actual comic. Scanning can exaggerate page toning, surface wear, color variations and other minor imperfections. Colors and paper tones may vary slightly from how the comic looks in person.

Comic Book Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM) 9.2–9.8: An exceptionally well-preserved comic with excellent eye appeal. May have only very minor manufacturing or handling defects.

Very Fine (VF) 7.5–9.0: An attractive, well-preserved comic showing light wear. May have minor spine stress, small corner wear or other minor defects.

Fine (FN) 5.5–7.0: An above-average copy with moderate wear. May have noticeable spine stress, minor creasing, edge or corner wear, and other small defects while remaining complete and attractive.

Very Good (VG) 3.5–5.0: A well-read copy showing noticeable wear. May have creases, spine wear, small tears, discoloration or other defects but remains complete and collectible.

Good (GD) 1.8–3.0: A heavily read copy with significant wear. May have substantial creasing, tears, spine damage, staining, writing or other defects. The comic remains generally complete and readable.

Fair (FR) 1.0–1.5: A heavily worn or damaged comic. May have significant tears, staining, splits, loose or detached components, missing non-story portions or other major defects.

Poor (PR) 0.5: A severely damaged or incomplete comic with major defects that substantially affect its condition and collectibility.

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