52 ##38
DC Comics • 52
Writer
Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid
Interior Artist
Joe Bennett and Phil Jimenez
Cover Artist
J.G. Jones
Publication Date
January 2007
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the weekly year-long series depicting the missing year following the events of Infinite Crisis. This issue features the Four Horsemen of Apokolips and includes a backup feature detailing the origin of Red Tornado with Phil Jimenez.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Book appears to be in a protective bag and board. Very minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting on the top right, but overall flat and crisp with strong cover gloss and clean edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $5.00, Graded (CGC 9.8): $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies of 52 #38 typically range from $2 to $6 depending on the platform and shipping costs.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading for value alone, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the potential market return for this specific issue. Best kept as a raw reading or collection copy.
Notable Features
Features the Horsemen of Apokolips storyline and includes the origin story of Red Tornado. Direct Edition copy with UPC barcode box showing the skull and crossbones icon common to the series trade dress.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard DC Comics modern printing quality, accurate color registration, correct paper stock, and crisp font rendering typical of mid-2000s DC publications.