All-Star Squadron ##23
DC Comics • All-Star Squadron Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Jerry Ordway
Cover Artist
Jerry Ordway
Publication Date
July 1983
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the origin story of Amazing-Man (Will Everett). The story follows the All-Star Squadron as they encounter Everett, who gained powers after exposure to a localized burst of energy during a laboratory explosion. Significant as an early DC story handling themes of racial tension and civil rights within the superhero genre.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right and top left corners. Minor edge wear along the bottom. The cover appears largely flat with good color retention, but the spine wear prevents a higher grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.0+): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically range from $2 to $10 depending on condition. High-grade slabbed copies move slowly given it is a Bronze Age minor key.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($25+) exceeds the current market value of a 7.0 copy. Only worth grading if the book is an exceptional 9.8 candidate, which this specimen is not due to visible spine stress.
Notable Features
Origin of Amazing-Man (Will Everett). Contains the Direct Edition logo (DC 'bullet' in window) instead of a UPC barcode. Notable for the early 80s 'Star-Spangled Action' trade dress.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC product from 1983. Paper stock matches the standard newsprint quality of the era. The Direct Edition logo and price box (60c USA / 75c CAN) are correct for the period.