Superboy starring the Legion of Super-Heroes ##219
DC Comics • Superboy Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Mike Grell
Cover Artist
Mike Grell
Publication Date
September 1976
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Legion faces off against the Fatal Five in 'The Plunder Ploy of the Fatal Five.' Key characters include Superboy, Brainiac 5, Saturn Girl, and Tharok. Features a secondary backup feature titled 'Secrets of the Legion Cruiser.'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy shelf wear. Significant vertical creasing along the right side of the cover. Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks. Corner blunting at bottom left. The white border shows tanning/yellowing and some staining towards the bottom left edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00 | Graded (CGC 4.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range between $8 and $15 depending on the specific wear. Higher grade copies (9.0+) see a significant jump to $50+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading including shipping would likely exceed the final market value of the comic in its current condition (approx. 4.0 range).
Notable Features
Newsstand edition with UPC code. Notable for Mike Grell's iconic Bronze Age art style. Includes an 'all-new' feature story during the transition era before the title was renamed specifically to Legion of Super-Heroes.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic with correct 30-cent price point for 1976, period-accurate UPC placement, and characteristic DC 'Line of Super-Stars' logo.