Who's Who in Star Trek ##1
DC Comics • Who's Who in Star Trek
Writer
Allan Asherman
Interior Artist
Various Artists (including Todd McFarlane, Gray Morrow, and Gordon Purcell)
Cover Artist
Gordon Purcell
Publication Date
March 1987
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An encyclopedic guide to the Star Trek universe using the DC 'Who's Who' format. This issue covers characters and concepts from Academy through Gorn. It features profiles of James T. Kirk, Khan Noonien Singh, and Klingons.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5)
Condition Details
Visible corner blunting at the top right and bottom left. Minor spine stress marks. The dark cover shows significant surface wear and color-breaking rub marks typical of this issue's paper stock. Slight vertical bowing in the center.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00 | Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales average $4-8 depending on condition. 9.8 graded copies have sold between $45 and $55 in recent months due to limited demand for the specific encyclopedia format.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the current market value for this condition level. It is a common back issue with moderate demand primarily from Star Trek completionists.
Notable Features
First issue of the limited series; features art by a young Todd McFarlane (illustrating the Klingons entry). Direct edition indicated by the absence of a barcode (text box instead).
Authentication Notes
All indicators point to an authentic DC Direct Edition copy. The paper stock matches the standard 1980s DC 'Baxter-style' high-quality semi-gloss used for this specific series.