Justice League America ##78
DC Comics • Justice League America (Vol. 1)
Writer
Dan Vado
Interior Artist
Michael Collins
Cover Artist
Michael Collins and Jose Marzan Jr.
Publication Date
September 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Destiny's Child' storyline. The team features Maxima, Guy Gardner, Blue Beetle, Wonder Woman, Bloodwynd, and Ray. The plot involves Maxima dealing with her royal lineage and the League's struggle against the Overmaster's influence.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stresses/ticks along the left edge, corner blunting on the bottom right and top left, noticeable white edge wear (chipping) on the right side of the cover, and some surface scuffing/ink transfer visible near the top left corner.
Estimated Market Value
$2.00 - $5.00 (Raw); $30.00 - $45.00 (Graded 9.0+)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell in bulk lots for $1-$3. High-grade graded copies (9.8) have sold in the $50 range, though liquidity is low for this specific non-key issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. It is a common 'dollar bin' issue.
Notable Features
Features Maxima prominently on the cover; includes the Justice League America shield logo (JLA) in the bottom left corner where the UPC normally sits for Newsstand editions.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s DC stock. Glossy cover with standard period paper. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting; high-density ink typical of early 90s Direct Market printing.