Metal Men ##56
DC Comics • Metal Men Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Joe Staton
Cover Artist
Joe Staton
Publication Date
March 1978
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Metal Men face off against the Inheritor, a powerful being who claims to have replaced Doc Magnus. The team must fight for their freedom and existence against this new mechanical threat.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy corner blunting on the bottom left; moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; general cover wear; minor edge wear and potential soiling on the back cover as seen from the protrusion.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.6+): $50 - $70
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for under $10. Low-to-mid grade copies like this one are often found in dollar bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Includes a UPC barcode (Newsstand); features the antagonist 'The Inheritor'; late Bronze Age DC issue.
Authentication Notes
Authentic period-correct cardstock for the late 70s; correct DC 'Bullet' logo and UPC placement. No signs of restoration visible.