Star Trek ##63
DC Comics • Star Trek Vol. 2 (1989-1996)
Writer
Howard Weinstein
Interior Artist
Rod Whigham
Cover Artist
Jason Palmer
Publication Date
September 1994
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of 'The Final Mission'. The story involves Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise as they deal with a diplomatic crisis on the planet Odym, involving the Klingon Empire and a group known as the Advocates. This issue leads toward the conclusion of the long-running second DC series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate wear visible; heavy color-breaking vertical crease/bend running through the center-top of the cover (near the 'S' and 'T' in Trek), spine stress marks with color break, corner blunting on the bottom right/left, and some surface scuffing/soiling on the bottom edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; Graded (9.8): $25.00 - $40.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell in bulk lots or for minimal value ($1-$2) as it is a common 90s back issue. High-grade 9.8 slabbed copies occasionally sell for $30-$50 to completionist collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The grading fees would significantly exceed the market value of the comic, especially given the visible heavy creasing which limits the grade to the lower mid-range.
Notable Features
Features Captain James T. Kirk prominently on the cover in a 'The Final Mission?' theme, playing on the anticipation of the then-upcoming Star Trek Generations film. Direct Edition with UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC product from 1994. Typical matte cover stock of the era, correct barcode format for Direct Sales, and standard staple placement. No signs of counterfeit.