Justice League of America ##46
DC Comics • Justice League of America Vol. 1
Writer
Gardner Fox
Interior Artist
Mike Sekowsky / Joe Giella
Cover Artist
Mike Sekowsky / Joe Giella
Publication Date
August 1966
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the annual JLA/JSA crossover event. The Justice League of America (Earth-1) and the Justice Society of America (Earth-2) team up to battle Solomon Grundy, Blockbuster, and the Anti-Matter Man. Featured characters include Batman, Wildcat, and Sandman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; corner wear particularly on the bottom right; minor chipping along the edges; slight color rub on the purple background; possible light tanning of the paper stock based on aging signs.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55; Graded (CGC 5.0): $80 - $110
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in mid-grade range from $25 to $60. High-grade (CGC 9.0+) copies have reached $300+.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection preservation. The value increase for a 5.0 grade typically does not significantly exceed the cost of grading, shipping, and pressing fees.
Notable Features
Checkered 'DC Go-Go' top border; JLA/JSA crossover; first Silver Age crossover appearance of the Golden Age Sandman and Wildcat; appearance of Solomon Grundy and Blockbuster.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age DC comic. Features standard 12-cent price point, correct 'National Periodical Publications' indicia font, and characteristic Ben-Day dot printing process visible in the color gradients.