Teen Titans Spotlight on the Changeling ##9
DC Comics • Teen Titans Spotlight (Vol. 1)
Writer
Marv Wolfman / Michael Fleisher
Interior Artist
Joe Orlando
Cover Artist
Joe Orlando
Publication Date
April 1987
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part two of a storyline featuring Gar Logan (Changeling). The story involves Changeling confronting his past and the legacy of the original Doom Patrol. It features appearances by Robotman and Mento, exploring the psychological trauma Gar faces from his childhood and the 'death' of his surrogate family.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top and bottom right. Slight waves in the paper and minor edge wear. Cover retains decent gloss but shows signs of handling and shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $12.00 (Raw); $30.00 - $55.00 (Slabbed/Graded)
Recent Sales
Recent raw newsstand copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $6-$10 on platforms like eBay. Graded copies (9.6+) can fetch $40+ but are rarely submitted for grading.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. This is a common copper-age book suitable for a personal collection or a 'reader' copy.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition identified by the UPC barcode in the bottom left corner. Features Doom Patrol connection which often appeals to fans of the Grant Morrison or TV show eras. 75 cent price point.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s DC newsstand print. The newsstand UPC is standard for this era. Paper stock is the typical newsprint of the late copper age with expected slight page tanning.