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Star Trek #2 (Gold Key Comics, 1968)

Star Trek #2 (Gold Key Comics, 1968)

$100.00 USD
$100.00 USD
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  • Story: Titled “The Devil’s Isle of Space,” this issue hurls the Enterprise into a galactic prison break where Kirk and Spock face a creepy alien warden and deadly traps. It’s like TOS tripped into a pulpy space opera with extra cheese. Written by an uncredited scribe (likely Dick Wood) with art by Nevio Zeccara, it’s Gold Key’s early, gloriously weird take on Trek.
  • Vibe: 1960s Trek at its rawest—think TOS with a psychedelic comic book filter. Perfect for reading while pretending your coffee mug’s a phaser.
  • Rarity: As the second issue of Gold Key’s 61-issue run, #2 is a cornerstone collectible. High-grade copies are as tough to find as a Vulcan at a karaoke bar.
💰 Current Value
As of April 2025:
  • Near Mint (NM): $100-$150
  • Very Fine (VF): $60-$80
  • Fine (FN): $25-$40
  • Good/Very Good (G/VG): $10-$20
  • CGC 9.8: $400-$600 (rarer than a Q apology).
    Prices from eBay, MyComicShop, and shop sales. It’s a vintage heavyweight, so don’t expect it in every bin!
📈 Expected Value
  • Trek Mania: Star Trek’s fandom is unstoppable with new shows (Starfleet Academy, anyone?) and films fueling retro love.
  • 2025 Boost: Cons like SDCC (July 2025) or Trek events could rocket early Gold Key prices.
  • Early Issue Heat: #2’s status as a near-debut makes it a grail for collectors, especially in a hot Bronze Age market.
  • Prediction: NM copies could climb to $150-$200 in 12-18 months; lower grades might hit $30-$50. A 2026 Star Trek 60th anniversary could make it a supernova!
🖖 Key Characters
  • James T. Kirk: Leading with grit, outwitting the alien jailer like a boss.
  • Spock: Logic in high gear, cracking the prison’s secrets with zero chill.
  • Bones McCoy: Likely griping, “I’m a doctor, not an inmate!”—Gold Key gives him a solid supporting role.
  • Enterprise Crew: Uhura, Sulu, or Scotty may pop up, but early issues lean hard on Kirk and Spock.
  • Alien Warden: A one-off creep, no major debuts, but villainy as spicy as Orion spice.
😂 Don’t Blow It
Imagine 2027: you’re at a con, and a Trekkie in a budget Spock wig is flexing their Star Trek #2, nabbed for a song in ’25. You’re stuck with a $30 burrito and a galaxy of regrets. Don’t miss this—it’s cheaper than a starship tune-up and funnier than Kirk’s shirt-tearing tally. Warp it to your hoard!
Price Check:
  • Raw NM: $100-$150
  • Raw VF: $60-$80
  • Pro Tip: Scour estate sales or online auctions—early Gold Key issues sometimes lurk undervalued.
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