Legends of the DC Universe ##20
DC Comics • Legends of the DC Universe Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Grant
Interior Artist
Mike Zeck; Klaus Janson
Cover Artist
Glen Orbik
Publication Date
September 1999
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part one of 'The Trail of the Traitor.' Abin Sur, the Green Lantern of Sector 2814 before Hal Jordan, travels to Earth in the American Old West era (1870s) to track down a criminal. He interacts with diverse characters in a Western setting while utilizing his power ring.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible price sticker on the top right corner of the bag (potential residue on cover), mild spine stress marks, light corner blunting on the bottom left, and some surface scuffing visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7 | Graded (9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
This is a common back-issue usually found in dollar bins or priced at $2-$5 in retail shops. High-grade graded copies have low liquidity but sell for approximately the cost of grading.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The grading fees would significantly exceed the market value of the book. It is a common 90s issue without significant key attributes.
Notable Features
Features Abin Sur (predecessor to Hal Jordan); Direct Edition with barcode in the lower-left corner; Cover art by famous painter Glen Orbik.
Authentication Notes
The book shows standard 1990s DC gloss and paper stock. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting are present. The presence of the 'Direct Sales' barcode is consistent with retail distribution of the era.