Legends ##3
DC Comics • Legends (1986 series)
Writer
John Ostrander and Len Wein
Interior Artist
John Byrne and Karl Kesel
Cover Artist
John Byrne
Publication Date
January 1987
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 6-issue Legends crossover event. This issue features the first modern appearance of the Suicide Squad (Bronze Tiger, Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, Enchantress, and Rick Flag Jr.). Darkseid's plot to turn humanity against its heroes continues.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
The book has heavy writing (marker/pen) across the bottom front cover. There is visible color-breaking spine stress, blunted corners, and general surface wear commensurate with a mid-to-low grade copy. The writing is the major defect.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5 USD. Graded: Not recommended due to low grade and significant cover markings.
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies have sold for $100-$150. Raw high-grade copies sell for $10-$15. Low-grade copies with defects typically sell in dollar bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the service far exceeds the market value of the book in this condition, especially with the 'writing on cover' defect.
Notable Features
First appearance of the modern Suicide Squad; Newsstand edition identified by the barcode; Cover features Superman, Changeling, Flash, and Batman over Mount Rushmore; Writing on cover (marker) is a significant negative feature for collectors.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s DC newsstand print quality. The Ben-Day dots and paper aging appear consistent with authentic DC issues from 1987. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.