Legionnaires 3 ##2
DC Comics • Legionnaires 3 (4-Part Mini-Series)
Writer
Keith Giffen and Mindy Newell
Interior Artist
Ernie Colón
Cover Artist
Ernie Colón
Publication Date
March 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Second issue of a four-part limited series. The story follows Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, and Cosmic Boy (the three founding members of the Legion of Super-Heroes) as they are manipulated by the Time Trapper. It involves the rescue of their kidnapped son, Garridan Ranzz.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress (visible ticks on left edge), slight blunting on the bottom-left and top-right corners, minor color rubbing on the dark purple backgrounds, and potential light surface wear common to mid-80s glossy covers.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this mid-series issue sell for pocket change in bulk lots or $5 individually at local comic shops; CGC 9.8 copies rarely exceed $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) outweighs the market value of the comic even in high grade. Only worth grading for personal sentimental value or to complete a set in 9.8 condition.
Notable Features
Features the villain Time Trapper; highlights the original founders of the Legion of Super-Heroes; includes a special '50 Years of DC Comics' logo in the bottom-left corner.
Authentication Notes
No signs of counterfeiting. Correct paper aging for 1986 Baxter/standard stock and proper registration of the DC logo and Comic Code Authority seal.