Star Trek: The Next Generation ##52
DC Comics • Star Trek: The Next Generation Vol. 2
Writer
Michael Jan Friedman
Interior Artist
Pablo Marcos
Cover Artist
Jason Palmer
Publication Date
August 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 'The Dixon Hill Affair'. Captain Jean-Luc Picard plays his favorite holodeck protagonist, Dixon Hill, in a 1940s detective noir simulation that goes wrong. Features Dr. Beverly Crusher, Deanna Troi, and Data.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress/color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting at the top right. Some surface scuffing visible on black ink areas. A yellow price sticker is present on the front cover, which may leave adhesive residue if removed improperly.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $2 and $6 on secondary markets. High-grade (9.8) slabs occasionally reach $40.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value of this specific issue does not currently justify the grading fees, particularly with the spine ticks and the presence of a price sticker.
Notable Features
Includes a distinctive 'Dixon Hill' detective-themed cover. Direct Edition (no UPC barcode, replaced by logo box). Collectible as part of the 1990s DC Star Trek run.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with authentic 1993 DC direct edition print quality. Standard newsprint interior pages and semi-gloss cover stock. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting visible.