Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes ##248
DC Comics • Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes Vol. 1
Writer
Paul Levitz
Interior Artist
Joe Staton
Cover Artist
Joe Staton and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
February 1979
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the storyline 'Beneath the Streets Lurks Death!', where Mon-El faces off against Sun Boy after the apparent death of Shadow Lass, creating intense internal conflict within the Legion of Super-Heroes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress, slight corner rounding and blunting, minor cover creasing near the spine, mild tanning of interior newsprint edges visible on the back, otherwise flat and glossy with intact staples.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $15 - $25. Graded CGC 7.0 value: $40 - $60.
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in mid-grade condition have sold in the $15 to $30 range on online marketplaces depending on exact condition and buyer demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a larger submission batch or personal collection, as the grading and shipping costs may exceed the market value increase for a CGC 7.0 book.
Notable Features
Features the 'Second Superman Movie Contest!' banner at the top of the cover and distinctive Bronze Age DC trade dress with a UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1979 DC newsprint paper stock, correct ink density, accurate color registration, and standard publisher indicia indicate a genuine authentic copy.