Justice Machine ##7
Comico Comics • Justice Machine (Volume 1)
Writer
Tony Isabella
Interior Artist
Mike Gustovich
Cover Artist
Mike Gustovich
Publication Date
January 1988
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the Justice Machine in 'To Do or Die'. The team continues their adventures on Earth after fleeing their home world of Gehenna. Key characters include Challenger, Diviner, Titan, Blazer, and Chainman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible vertical subscription crease running down the left-hand side of the cover. Minor spine stress and blunting on the bottom-left corner. Slight edge wear along the bottom. Significant surface creasing which breaks color.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded: $20 - $35
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies of this issue typically fall in the $1 to $3 range in backstock bins. High-grade (NM) copies sell for approximately $5-$8.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading significantly exceeds the market value of the book, especially given the visible subscription crease and handling wear.
Notable Features
Copper Age independent title. Features art and creation by Mike Gustovich. Includes the CDC (Comico Digital Color) logo on cover.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Comico product. Gloss levels and paper stock are consistent with standard 1988 newsprint/low-gloss production. No indicators of reproduction found.