52 ##23
DC Comics • 52
Writer
Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid
Interior Artist
Keith Giffen, Joe Bennett, others
Cover Artist
J.G. Jones
Publication Date
October 2006
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the weekly 52 series following the missing year after Infinite Crisis. Features Black Adam carrying a body and backup origin story of Wildcat with Jerry Ordway.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Book is bagged and boarded, appears to have very minor spine stress and sharp corners with good color gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $5.00, Graded (CGC 9.8): $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Weekly series issues from 52 generally sell in the $2 to $5 range raw depending on the specific key storyline.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth the cost of professional grading unless part of a complete run, as grading fees exceed the raw market value.
Notable Features
Direct Edition barcode box, features Black Adam on the cover by J.G. Jones.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC modern age direct edition comic, no obvious signs of counterfeiting or tampering.