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MARVEL COMICS · 2/87 · NEWSSTAND
UNIT ECA-003422
ELEKTRA: ASSASSIN #7
Penultimate chapter of the Frank Miller/Bill Sienkiewicz limited series, newsstand edition
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | February 1987 | Copper | Newsstand | — | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows strong gloss and sharp corners with no visible creases or color breaks. Spine appears tight with no stress lines visible in this photo. Slight edge wear is not apparent, though the image is under a protective sleeve which may obscure minor surface flaws. Interior pages and back cover were not assessed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $2 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $5 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $46 |
// Archive commentary
Elektra: Assassin #7 is the second-to-last chapter of Marvel's eight-issue Epic Comics limited series written by Frank Miller with fully painted art by Bill Sienkiewicz. The series stands as one of the defining creator-driven works of the Copper Age, blending psychedelic visual storytelling with a Cold War political satire involving Nick Fury, cybernetic assassins, and a corrupted presidential campaign. This issue continues the endgame of Elektra's mission against the Beast and its influence on the Ken Wind political apparatus, featuring caricatured appearances by Ronald and Nancy Reagan that underscore the series' satirical edge.
Market demand for individual issues of Elektra: Assassin is modest and concentrated among collectors assembling complete Sienkiewicz or Miller runs rather than single-issue speculators, since the series carries no first appearances or other traditional keys. The certified population is substantial for a limited series of this era, with over 100 total graded copies, and 9.8s trading in the modest double-digit range rather than commanding scarcity premiums. Pricing across the grade spectrum is compressed, reflecting a book valued primarily for its creative pedigree rather than key-issue speculation.
This issue trades as a mid-tier Copper Age collectible: affordable in raw form even at high grade, with CGC 9.8 examples accessible to most collectors rather than reserved for deep-pocketed buyers. Interest comes chiefly from Miller and Sienkiewicz completists, art-focused collectors drawn to the painted interiors, and readers assembling the full Elektra: Assassin arc. Across grades the book shows steady but unspectacular movement, with newsstand copies generally following the same demand curve as direct-market editions absent any distinguishing scarcity data.
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-003422 | ~9.2 | Newsstand | AVAILABLE |
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