Green Lantern ##44
DC Comics • Green Lantern Vol. 3
Writer
Gerard Jones
Interior Artist
Gene Ha
Cover Artist
Gene Ha and Romeo Tanghal
Publication Date
August 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Sales)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 'Trinity' crossover involving the Green Lantern Corps, Darkstars, and L.E.G.I.O.N. The story features Hal Jordan battling the Destroyer to prevent the destruction of a planet. Key characters include Hal Jordan, the Controllers, and the Triarch.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5) to Very Fine (8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks with color breaks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting at the top right and bottom left. Slight edge wear on the right margin. Light surface scuffing visible in the black/darker inked areas. Overall good gloss and vibrancy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00; Graded (9.8): $35.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $2.00 to $8.00 depending on condition. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies typically sell for under $60.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The grading fees and shipping costs would exceed the market value of the comic. It is a common 'dollar bin' issue from the 1990s.
Notable Features
Trinity crossover part 2. Features early interior and cover art by Gene Ha. Direct Market edition (indicated by the DC logo box rather than a barcode).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1993 DC production. Correct color saturation for early 90s gloss paper stock. Staples appear original and centered. Correct cover price of $1.25.