Justice League America ##78
DC Comics • Justice League America Vol. 1
Writer
Dan Vado
Interior Artist
Michael Collins
Cover Artist
Michael Collins and Jose Marzan Jr.
Publication Date
September 1993
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The issue features 'Maxima Overdrive!' Part 1. Maxima takes center stage as the League deals with her aggressive nature while facing off against common street thugs transformed into super-powered threats. Features JLA members Guy Gardner, Wonder Woman, Bloodwynd, The Flash (Jay Garrick), and Ray.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress/ticks visible near the top left. Slight corner blunting on the bottom right. Good edge alignment and color vibrancy. No significant creasing or surface staining observed from the image.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell in bulk lots or individually for under $5. Graded copies are rarely submitted due to high supply and low demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would exceed the market value of the comic. It is a common 90s issue with high availability.
Notable Features
Features Maxima on the cover. Direct Edition with JL logo barcode box. Includes appearances by Jay Garrick (The Flash) and Bloodwynd.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s DC stock. Presence of Direct Edition JL logo and correct price indicators ($1.25 US). Color saturation and paper gloss are consistent with standard 1993 DC offset printing.