STAR TREK ##52
DC Comics • Star Trek Vol. 2
Writer
Diane Duane
Interior Artist
Rod Whigham
Cover Artist
Rod Whigham
Publication Date
September 1993
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'The More Things Change' story arc. The crew of the USS Enterprise encounters a variety of hostile alien monsters on a frozen planet during a diplomatic mission gone wrong. Features Captain Kirk, Spock, and Dr. McCoy in their movie-era transition uniforms.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks visible through the plastic sleeve; slight blunting at the top-left corner; overall excellent color vibrancy and surface gloss. Vertical bend/ripple visible on the bottom right corner of the polybag, though it does not appear to affect the comic paper deeply.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this mid-run issue typically sell in bundles or for approximately $4.00 individualized. There is low market volatility for this specific issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the book. It is a common 'filler' issue for series completionists.
Notable Features
Direct Edition (Star Trek Delta logo in the UPC box); story by noted Star Trek novelist Diane Duane; part of the long-running DC Star Trek series that bridged the gap between films.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC product from the early 1990s. Features standard glossy cover stock and newsstand-grade interior paper; correct DC 'bullet' logo and price markings for the era.