Star Trek: The Next Generation ##46
DC Comics • Star Trek: The Next Generation Vol. 2
Writer
Michael Jan Friedman
Interior Artist
Carlos Garzon and Pablo Marcos
Cover Artist
Jason Palmer
Publication Date
May 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part one of 'The Inexorable Roll.' Captain Picard faces a moral dilemma on the planet Kirlos where he must decide whether to kill a tyrant to save the lives of his crew. The story features technical challenges with the Enterprise and political intrigue involving the Shreall and the Thallians.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom right corner, and minor edge wear on the top margin. Surface gloss appears well-maintained but exhibits minor stacking wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for approximately $2.00 to $5.00 in various online marketplaces. High-grade slabbed copies are rarely traded due to low demand and high supply.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the secondary market value of the comic. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features the logo of the 25th Anniversary of Star Trek (1966-1991 era) on some surrounding materials. This is a Direct Edition indicated by the lack of a barcode in the UPC box (replaced by the Starfleet insignia).
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC product from the early 1990s. Features standard glossy cover stock and newsprint-style interior pages typical of the era. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.