Black Lightning ##6
DC Comics • Black Lightning Vol. 1
Writer
Tony Isabella
Interior Artist
Trevor Von Eeden and Vince Colletta
Cover Artist
Rich Buckler and Vince Colletta
Publication Date
April 1978
Cover Variant
Regular Edition / Newsstand (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Black Lightning battles Tobias Whale and his henchmen. This issue features the continued rivalry between Jefferson Pierce and the leader of The 100. It is a key early bronze age issue for the character.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good / Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Visible circular ink stamp/writing over the 'N' in 'Lightning', moderate to heavy edge wear, blunted corners, multiple color-breaking spine ticks, and visible creasing on the lower right corner and along the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15. Graded: Not recommended for grading in this condition as the cost of grading would exceed the book's value (likely $30-$40 in a slab).
Recent Sales
Copies in mid-to-high grade (VF/NM) sell for $30-$50. Low-grade reader copies like this one typically sell for under $10 in bulk lots or discount bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The visible ink stamp on the title and significant spine/corner wear place this in a lower grade tier where the appraisal costs outweigh the market value.
Notable Features
Early appearance of Tobias Whale and Syonide. Includes a 35-cent price variant and newsstand UPC. Notable for being part of the short-lived original run before the 'DC Implosion' caused the series' cancellation with issue #11.
Authentication Notes
The book displays authentic 1970s newsprint aging and ink saturation typical of DC's output from the late bronze age. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting are present.