The Young All-Stars ##14
DC Comics • The Young All-Stars Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas; Dann Thomas
Interior Artist
Don Simpson; Malcolm Jones III
Cover Artist
Brian Murray
Publication Date
July 1988
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - New Format)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Manhattan Goes Mesozoic' storyline. The Young All-Stars (Iron Munro, Fury, Dyna-Mite, Flying Fox, and Tigress) investigate a dinosaur appearing in New York harbor. Features a classic T-Rex battle on the cover.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 range)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks on the left edge. Minor blunting on the top-left and bottom-left corners. Some light scuffing on the blue sky portion of the cover. Slight wavy edge on the right side of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00 | Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Low demand; typically found in dollar bins or cheap back issue lots. High-grade slabbed copies rarely appear due to low ROI.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx $25+) exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
New Format edition (higher quality paper/printing than standard 1980s DC books). Direct edition lacks a barcode (typical for 'New Format' series). Historical Earth-2 character focus.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC product. Paper stock appears consistent with the 1988 Baxter-style 'New Format' which has a higher gloss and brightness than standard newsprint of that era.