Star Trek III: The Search for Spock ##1
DC Comics • A DC Movie Special
Writer
Mike W. Barr
Interior Artist
Tom Sutton and Ricardo Villagran
Cover Artist
Bill Sienkiewicz
Publication Date
1984
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Official comic book adaptation of the 1984 film Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Following the death of Spock, Admiral Kirk and his crew must steal the Enterprise to retrieve Spock's body from the Genesis Planet while facing the Klingon Kruge.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5)
Condition Details
Visible corner blunting on top-left and bottom-right corners. Spine shows moderate stress ticks. Some color-breaking creases along the right edge and bottom corner. Light surface wear on the dark backgrounds.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded 9.8: $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay range from $4 to $12 depending on condition. Graded copies appear infrequently and generally sell for under $80.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current market value does not justify the grading fees unless the copy is absolute Gem Mint (9.9-10.0). Costs for pressing and grading would likely exceed the final value of a 6.5 grade.
Notable Features
Features cover art by legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz. The issue is a prestige-style square-bound 'Movie Special' rather than a standard floppie. Includes no UPC/barcode which is standard for this specialized prestige edition.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s DC prestige format paper stock. Correct $1.50 cover price and high-gloss cover finish consistent with mid-80s DC specials.