Green Lantern Mosaic ##13
DC Comics • Green Lantern Mosaic (1992-1993)
Writer
Gerard Jones
Interior Artist
Cully Hamner and Dan Panosian
Cover Artist
Cully Hamner
Publication Date
June 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Death of a Nation' arc. John Stewart (Green Lantern) confronts his past and Earth's history of racism and violence on the Mosaic World. The story involves Stewart dealing with a community of white supremacists transported to the planet, using a green energy horse as an avatar to intervene.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; bottom-left corner shows blunting and light creasing; mild surface wear on the red background; slight top-edge wear; staples appear original but with minor stress at the attach points.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00; Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this mid-grade issue typically sell in bulk lots or for $1-3 in bargain bins. 9.8 graded copies have historically sold for under $50 due to low demand despite the controversial subject matter.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the comic. The current condition would likely land in the 5.5 - 6.5 range, which does not command a premium.
Notable Features
Provocative cover depicting John Stewart against KKK imagery; Direct Edition (denoted by the character icon in the UPC box); highlights the character development of John Stewart during his time as the caretaker of the Patchwork Planet.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s DC stock; typical glossy cover paper of the era; standard 1.25 USD price point and logo placement consistent with June 1993 publications.