Justice League America ##39
DC Comics • Justice League America (Vol. 1)
Writer
Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis
Interior Artist
Adam Hughes
Cover Artist
Adam Hughes and Joe Rubinstein
Publication Date
June 1990
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the Justice League (Martian Manhunter, Guy Gardner, Blue Beetle, etc.) battling a newly enhanced, hyper-muscular Despero in downtown New York. This issue is part of the 'Despero Returns' arc, showing the villain's transformation into a physical powerhouse.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the spine. Noticeable corner blunting on the top right and bottom right corners. Minor edge wear and slight scuffing. Bagging makes surface reflection difficult to assess, but there appears to be general handling wear.
Estimated Market Value
$3.00 - $8.00 (Raw); $25.00 - $40.00 (Graded CGC 9.4+)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell in dollar bins or for under $5 on eBay. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies occasionally sell for $60-$80 due to Despero collectors or Hughes completists.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book in this mid-grade condition. It is a common 'dollar bin' era book.
Notable Features
Features cover art by fan-favorite artist Adam Hughes. Includes a 'Justice League International' (JLI) logo box. This era is known for its 'Bwah-ha-ha' humor despite the high-stakes battle in this specific issue.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC Direct Edition from 1990. Features the standard 'JLI' shield in the UPC box area, typical of direct-to-comic-shop distribution of that period. Paper stock is standard newsprint/pulp of the era.