The New Guardians ##3
DC Comics • The New Guardians Vol. 1
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Joe Staton
Cover Artist
Joe Staton
Publication Date
November 1988
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The New Guardians encounter the 'People's Heroes' in South Africa. The story deals with themes of apartheid, featuring characters like Extraño, Floronic Man, and Gloss.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks, soft blunting on the top and bottom right corners, slight edge wear along the right side, and a minor roll/indentation visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded: $20 - $35
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $1.00 to $5.00. Graded copies of this specific issue are rarely traded due to low player demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book. It is a common dollar-bin issue.
Notable Features
Features the 'New Format' branding which DC used for high-quality paper and printing in the late 80s. Notable for including Extraño, one of DC's earliest openly gay characters.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic with the correct DC Bullet logo and New Format price box. The paper stock shows typical aging consistent with late 1980s DC publications.