World War III ##1
DC Comics • World War III Vol. 1
Writer
John Ostrander
Interior Artist
Tom Derenick
Cover Artist
John Van Fleet
Publication Date
June 2007
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spun out of the weekly series 52, World War III follows the devastating rampage of Black Adam across the DC Universe as he seeks vengeance for the death of his family, leading to massive battles involving the Justice Society, Teen Titans, Doom Patrol, and other heroes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Appears to be in very clean condition with sharp corners, flat cover, good gloss, and minimal spine stress. Enclosed in a protective bag and board.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $6, Graded (CGC 9.8): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies range between $3 to $5 depending on the platform and shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth the cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) given the low market value of the raw book, unless part of a complete set or for personal collection preference.
Notable Features
Direct Edition with barcode box showing '00111'. Subtitled 'Book Three' and 'Hell is for Heroes', part of a four-issue weekly miniseries event published in June 2007.
Authentication Notes
Standard modern DC Comics publishing standards with correct cover gloss, clear ink registration, and standard Direct Edition barcode.