Starfire ##8
DC Comics • Starfire Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Mike Vosburg
Cover Artist
Mike Vosburg
Publication Date
April/May 1977
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition (with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Final issue of the series. Starfire (Sargon) must face her enemies in a final 'Desperate Battle' as the series reaches its conclusion. This character is distinct from the later New Teen Titans character, Koriand'r.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with some color breaking ticks, minor corner blunting on the bottom right, slight age tanning visible on edges, generally flat cover with good gloss preservation through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 9.6+): $45 - $75
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10. High-grade slabbed copies have sold between $40 and $60 recently depending on the census count.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the market value of the book in this mid-to-high grade range.
Notable Features
Final issue of the 1970s Starfire series. Features the Newsstand UPC barcode which was introduced during this era.
Authentication Notes
Displays authentic 1970s DC 'checkerboard' top trade dress, appropriate color saturation for the period, and standard bronze age paper stock markers.