Legion of Super-Heroes #no. 4
DC Comics • Legion of Super-Heroes Vol. 1 (Reprint Series)
Writer
Jim Shooter
Interior Artist
Win Mortimer
Cover Artist
Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks)
Publication Date
August 1973
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing (of this series)
Comic Description
This issue features a reprint of 'Colossal Boy's One-Man War!' (originally from Adventure Comics #341). The story involves Colossal Boy appearing to turn against his teammates, including Superboy, Star Boy, and Sun Boy, while under the influence of his parents being held hostage by the Luck Lords.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Poor (CGC 0.5)
Condition Details
Heavy wear including severe spine splitting and paper loss along the left edge. Significant color-breaking creases across the entire cover. Heavy blunting and rounding of corners. Soiling and staining visible. The bottom left corner corner shows significant deterioration and potential detached elements. Total loss of cover gloss and structural integrity.
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $5.00 (Raw); $10.00 - $15.00 (Graded - though grading costs exceed value)
Recent Sales
Low-grade copies of this reprint era typically sell in bulk bins or for a few dollars. Mid-grade copies (FN 6.0) sell for approximately $10-$15. High-grade 9.8 copies can reach $150+, but this copy is at the bottom of the scale.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of the grading fee far exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition. Professional pressing would not fix the paper loss or structural damage.
Notable Features
Bronze Age reprint of a Silver Age story. Features the original 20-cent cover price. Primarily a collector's item for completionists of the 1973 reprint run.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic to the 1973 production standards. The paper aging (tanning), the specific 20c price circle, and the 30570 DC indicia code are consistent with originals.