LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #17
DC Comics • Legion of Super-Heroes Vol. 4 (commonly known as the "Five Years Later" run)
Writer
Tom & Mary Bierbaum
Interior Artist
Brandon Peterson
Cover Artist
Brandon Peterson
Publication Date
April 1991
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 4 of 'The Last Battle'. The Legionnaires are caught in a desperate conflict involving the Khunds. This issue features characters like Sun Boy and the classic team dealing with the gritty 'Five Years Later' status quo.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks on the left edge. Minor blunting on the top-right corner. Slight edge wear along the bottom. The cover gloss appears intact, but there is noticeable surface indentation/wear consistent with handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00 | Graded 9.8: $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $1.50 to $4.50 plus shipping. High-grade slabbed copies rarely appear for sale as the grading cost often exceeds the market value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading (approx. $30-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the book. It is a common back-issue from the copper/modern era.
Notable Features
Features early interior and cover art by Brandon Peterson; direct edition (no barcode present on the front cover in this specific layout).
Authentication Notes
The book appears authentic with correct period-accurate DC logo (Circular logo), paper stock typical for 1991 (Baxter paper), and accurate color registration.