JLX ##1
Amalgam Comics • JLX Vol. 1
Writer
Mark Waid and Gerard Jones
Interior Artist
Howard Porter
Cover Artist
Howard Porter
Publication Date
April 1996
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Combines elements of the X-Men and Justice League, featuring mashup characters like the titular JLX, exploring a world where Marvel and DC universes are fused.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible near the top staple, slight corner blunting on the bottom left, and standard cover gloss with minimal surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold in the $5 to $10 range depending on platform and buyer demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading unless part of a complete Amalgam set, as the raw value is low and grading costs would exceed potential returns.
Notable Features
Part of the famous 1996 DC/Marvel Amalgam crossover event. Direct Edition with barcode box containing '00111' and 'DIRECT SALES'.
Authentication Notes
Standard 90s gloss paper stock, correct publisher logos, clean printing registration with no obvious signs of counterfeiting.