Legionnaires 3 ##1
DC Comics • Legionnaires 3 (4 Part Mini-Series)
Writer
Keith Giffen and Mindy Newell
Interior Artist
Ernie Colón and Karl Kesel
Cover Artist
Ernie Colón
Publication Date
February 1986
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition with DC 50th Anniversary Logo)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The premiere issue of a four-part limited series featuring Legion of Super-Heroes members Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, and Cosmic Boy. The story involves the kidnapping of their infant son, Graym Ranzz, by the villainous Time Trapper.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate wear visible along the spine with multiple stress lines. Significant horizontal color-breaking crease near the bottom right. Corner blunting and minor edge wear. Cover surface shows some dulling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Grade conditions commonly sell in dollar bins or for approximately $3 plus shipping on auction sites.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the comic in this condition. This is a common 1980s back-issue.
Notable Features
First issue of a limited series. Notable for the 'DC 1935-1985' 50th Anniversary logo. Features the Time Trapper. Origin/development of the Legion's founding members as parents.
Authentication Notes
Authentic bronze/modern age transition paper stock. Correct color registration for 1986 DC printings. Direct edition indicated by the DC 50th Anniversary logo in the UPC box area.