Justice League America ##81
DC Comics • Justice League America (Vol. 1)
Writer
Dan Vado
Interior Artist
Kevin West
Cover Artist
Kevin West
Publication Date
October 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Judgment Day' storyline following the Death and Return of Superman. Captain Atom battles the villain Shadowdragon. The story focuses on the shifting dynamics of the Justice League International era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate wear visible through the polybag including minor spine stress, visible corner rounding on the bottom left, and overall surface dulling typical of mid-grade 90s issues. Possible tanning but hard to confirm without interior inspection.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded: $15 - $25
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $1.00 and $4.00 in bulk lots. Professional high-grade copies (CGC 9.8) rarely exceed $40 due to high supply.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value of the book itself. Best kept as a reader copy or in a personal collection.
Notable Features
Includes a JLI (Justice League International) logo in the UPC box area, distinguishing it as a Direct Edition copy. Features the first appearance of the villainous Shadowdragon shortly before this issue (Issue #78).
Authentication Notes
Consistent with standard DC Comics production from 1993. Features the standard glossy cover stock and typical color registration for the era. No signs of counterfeiting as this is not a high-value key issue.