Justice League America ##81
DC Comics • Justice League America (Vol. 1)
Writer
Dan Vado
Interior Artist
Kevin West
Cover Artist
Kevin West and Rick Burchett
Publication Date
October 1993
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Judgment Day' storyline. Captain Atom battles a mysterious shadowy figure as the Justice League deals with the fallout of the 'Death of Superman' era. Notable for the internal team conflicts typical of the early 90s JLA run.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0) to Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks; blunt bottom-right corner; visible red price sticker manually adhered to the bottom-right front cover; slight edge wear along the top; minor warping likely from storage in polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell in bulk lots for under $2.00. High-grade slabbed copies rarely exceed $50.00 due to high supply and low character demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book. The adhesive residue from the price sticker significantly lowers the grade and aesthetic appeal.
Notable Features
Features Captain Atom on cover; JLI (Justice League International) logo in bottom left corner; Direct Market edition with logo instead of barcode.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s glossy cover stock and newsprint interior. Authentic DC publication with correct trade dress for 1993.