Super Powers ##3
DC Comics • Super Powers Vol. 2 (6-Part Maxi-Series)
Writer
Jack Kirby
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
November 1985
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the second Super Powers mini-series linked to the Kenner toy line. Features the Justice League (Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Doctor Fate) battling Darkseid on Easter Island. Darkseid attempts to use the Moai statues to conquer Earth.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress ticks, minor corner blunting on the bottom left, a price sticker on the 'W' of 'POWERS' (likely on the polybag but if on the cover would drastically lower grade), and minor surface wear characteristic of age. Gloss remains strong.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $100 - $130
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-to-high grade copies average $8. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold between $95 and $140.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a high 9.8 is guaranteed. The cost of grading exceeds the raw value for mid-grade issues. If the sticker is on the actual cover, it is best kept as a reader copy.
Notable Features
Art and story by the legendary Jack Kirby. Includes DC 50th Anniversary logo (1935-1985). Character lineup based on the Kenner Super Powers Collection action figures.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copper age comic. Correct period-specific DC logo and Ben-Day dot printing visible in the color gradients. Direct Edition indicated by the lack of a barcode in the bottom left box (replaced by DC logo).