Justice League of America ##171
DC Comics • Justice League of America Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Dick Dillin
Cover Artist
Dick Giordano
Publication Date
October 1979
Cover Variant
Whitman Variant
Printing
First Printing (Whitman Edition)
Comic Description
Part 1 of the annual JLA/JSA crossover event. Batman accuses a member of the League or Society of being a murderer and a traitor. The story features iconic members from both teams, including Power Girl, Huntress, and the Flash.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks, minor corner blunting on the bottom right, slight edge wear along the top, and some surface scuffing on the black ink portions of the cover. A diagonal line is visible through the UPC barcode, which is standard for many Whitman multi-pack distributions.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60; Graded (CGC 7.0): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
Standard issues in this grade sell for $15-$25, but Whitman variants command a 2x-4x premium due to lower distribution and collector demand for logo variations.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if aiming for a high-end Whitman variant registry set. The current estimated grade of 7.0 prevents it from reaching high-tier investment value. A professional press could potentially bump it to a 7.5 or 8.0.
Notable Features
Whitman Edition identified by the 'W' logo in the top left and top right corner instead of the DC bullet. Features the annual Justice League and Justice Society team-up. Includes the 1st appearance of the new Starman (Prince Gavyn).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Whitman distribution copy. The printing shows correct 40-cent price point and logo placement consistent with 1979 Western Publishing (Whitman) multi-pack releases. Paper stock appears to be the standard newsprint of the era.