Secret Origins ##26
DC Comics • Secret Origins Vol. 2 (1986 Series)
Writer
Tony Isabella (Black Lightning), Roy Thomas (Miss America)
Interior Artist
Clyde Brooks, Grant Miehm
Cover Artist
Grant Miehm
Publication Date
May 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue features the post-Crisis origins of two heroes: Black Lightning (Jefferson Pierce) and Miss America (Joan Dale). It provides updated backstories to fit the post-Crisis on Infinite Earths continuity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with white ticks, minor color breaking at the bottom right corner, slight blunting on the top right corner, and visible surface wear along the spine edge. The 'DC Comics Aren't Just For Kids!' box shows slight yellowing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.6+): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold for approximately $5.00. High-grade slabbed copies rarely exceed $60 due to high supply and niche demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of CGC/CBCS submission would likely exceed the final market value of the book. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features the origin of Black Lightning. Includes the 'DC Comics Aren't Just For Kids!' marketing slogan on the front cover. Direct edition indicated by the graphic in the UPC box area.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1980s DC copper-age print quality. Correct use of Baxter-style or standard newsprint for the era. No indicators of reproduction or counterfeiting.