Legionnaires 3 ##1
DC Comics • Legionnaires 3 (4-Issue Limited Series)
Writer
Keith Giffen and Mindy Newell
Interior Artist
Ernie Colón
Cover Artist
Ernie Colón
Publication Date
February 1986
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A spin-off featuring Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, and Saturn Girl. In this first issue, the 'Founding Three' of the Legion of Super-Heroes are brought back together to face a threat from the Time Trapper who has kidnapped Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl's son.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible rounding and blunting on the top-right and bottom-left corners. Minor spine stress and color-breaking ticks on the left edge. Slight edge wear along the top margin. Surface scuffing may be present due to the dark purple/black color palette which shows wear easily.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for $2.00 - $5.00 on secondary markets. High-grade slabbed copies rarely exceed $75 due to high availability.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of a mid-grade copy of this issue. It is better kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
First issue of the limited series; features the Time Trapper as the primary antagonist. Direct Edition indicated by the logo in the UPC box area.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an original 1986 printing with standard aging for copper-age newsprint paper. The DC 'bullet' logo and 75-cent price point are consistent with the era.