Firestorm ##8
DC Comics • Firestorm Vol. 3
Writer
Dan Jolley
Interior Artist
ChrisCross
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
August 2004
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue continues the adventures of the new Firestorm, Jason Rusch, dealing with the legacy of Ronnie Raymond and facing new superhuman threats while balancing a normal teenage life.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
The comic is enclosed in a poly bag with some wrinkling visible on the bag itself. The book shows minor spine roll, minor corner blunting, and slight surface wear on the cover gloss, but colors remain vibrant with no major tears or color-breaking creases visible through the packaging.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $3.00 - $6.00. Graded value (CGC 9.0/9.8): $25.00 - $50.00 depending on market demand.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for modern DC issues from the mid-2000s in raw mid-to-high grade typically range between $2.00 and $5.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS) due to the low market value of the issue relative to the grading fees, unless part of a personal master set collection.
Notable Features
Features cover art by industry legend Jim Lee and part of the early run of the third volume of Firestorm featuring Jason Rusch as the primary host.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC Comics direct edition barcode box in the bottom left corner, matching paper stock and printing quality of the era. No obvious signs of counterfeiting.