Tangent Comics JLA ##1
DC Comics • Tangent Comics: JLA
Writer
Dan Jurgens
Interior Artist
Darryl Banks
Cover Artist
Darryl Banks
Publication Date
September 1998
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Sales)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A part of the second wave of DC's 'Tangent' imprint, featuring reimagined versions of classic DC characters. This issue features a team composed of Tangent versions of The Flash, Green Lantern, Batman, and others trying to save the world from an oribital threat.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; visible blunting and wear on all four corners; light surface scuffing; minor edge wear along the top and bottom of the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for cover price or slightly more ($2-$5) on sites like eBay. Graded copies are infrequent as the cost of grading usually exceeds the book's value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic's market value in this condition is lower than the grading fees. While it is a #1, it is part of an imprint with low current collector demand.
Notable Features
Features Dan Jurgens and Darryl Banks; part of Earth-9 continuity; notable for stylized logo and Direct Sales UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s DC stock; typical glossy cover finish and paper quality for the era. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting.