The New Guardians ##6
DC Comics • The New Guardians Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Joe Staton
Cover Artist
Joe Staton
Publication Date
February 1989
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A continuation of the story from the Millenium crossover. The team faces an attack from the sky. The issue features characters like Extraño, Floronic Man, and Gloss as they struggle to find their place as a new superhero team representing the evolution of humanity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks; blunting on the top right corner; minor surface wear; possible light tanning given the era; faint creases on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically range from $1 to $5 in lots or as individual bargain bin filler. There is very little market demand for this specific issue high-end grading.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) significantly exceeds the market value of the book. It is best enjoyed as a reader copy or kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Includes the character Extraño, often cited as one of DC's first openly gay characters, though depicted through various 1980s stereotypes. Part of the post-Millennium DC expansion.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC 'New Format' production from 1989. Baxter-style or high-quality offset paper. Presence of the DC logo and accurate color registration indicates authenticity.