ALL STAR SQUADRON ##20
DC Comics • All-Star Squadron Vol 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Jerry Ordway
Cover Artist
Jerry Ordway
Publication Date
April 1983
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Death of a Hero' arc involving the Justice Society of America characters during WWII. The story follows Alan Scott (Green Lantern) as he confronts the horrors of the war in the Pacific. Key appearances include Wonder Woman, Doctor Fate, Liberty Belle, and Robotman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine ticks and slight blunting on the top left corner. Surface wear is minimal, though there appears to be slight edge wear along the top margin. Color remains vibrant with no visible tanning.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in high grade have sold for $4 to $12. CGC 9.8 copies typically sell for around $75.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a 9.8 is guaranteed. The cost of grading currently exceeds the market value of a 9.0-9.4 copy. A press might improve the grade by removing minor dimples.
Notable Features
Features a striking Jerry Ordway cover of the Golden Age Green Lantern. Notable for its mature themes regarding WWII. This is the Direct Edition (indicated by the 'Where the Action Is!' logo in the UPC box).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s DC copper age print. Includes the standard 'Approved by the Comics Code Authority' stamp and correct 60-cent price point for the era. Indigo ink density and paper stock are consistent with 1983 production.