Legionnaires #3
DC Comics • Legionnaires Vol. 1
Writer
Tom Bierbaum and Mary Bierbaum
Interior Artist
Chris Sprouse and Karl Story
Cover Artist
Chris Sprouse
Publication Date
June 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Legionnaires encounter the Khunds and deal with the fallout of the 'End of an Era' storyline. Key characters featured include Cosmic Boy, Brainiac 5, and Saturn Girl as younger clones of the original Legion of Super-Heroes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks with color breaking, significant corner blunting at the bottom right, slight surface scuffing on the cover, and overall shelf wear along the right-side edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00 | Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fall between $1.00 and $4.00 in average condition. High-grade graded copies rarely appear at auction due to low demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (CGC/CBCS) significantly exceeds the current market value of the comic. It is a common 'dollar bin' era book.
Notable Features
Features the 'batch SW6' younger versions of the Legion of Super-Heroes; cover art by Chris Sprouse; Direct Edition (no barcode).
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy with standard 1990s DC glossy cover stock and newsprint interior. Staple placement and color registration appear consistent with original production.