The Terminator Appraisal

The Terminator: The Enemy Within #2 (Dark Horse Comics)

This is a vintage comic book titled 'The Terminator: The Enemy Within Issue #2 of 4', published by Dark Horse Comics in 1991. The cover features a highly stylized, gritty illustration of a damaged T-800 cyborg displaying an exposed metallic endoskeleton beneath torn flesh, gripping heavy futuristic weaponry. The color palette is dominated by earthy ochre, deep blues, and metallic grays, characteristic of the 'grim and gritty' aesthetic of early 90s Dark Horse publications. Notable markings include the original retail price of $2.50 USD ($3.00 CAN) and the classic Dark Horse insignia in the upper left corner. The cover art is rendered in a painted style, distinguishing it from traditional line-and-fill comic art. Regarding condition, the comic appears to be stored in a modern protective plastic sleeve (bagged and boarded), though some minor surface reflections on the plastic are visible. There is visible evidence of light shelf wear along the spine and some potential rounding at the corners. The paper stock used by Dark Horse during this period was often superior to contemporaneous Marvel or DC newsprint, suggesting better internal preservation, though primary evaluation is limited to the cover. This item represents a significant era of licensed science fiction comics known for expanding the Terminator film lore with more graphic and dark storytelling.