Legionnaires 3 ##2
DC Comics • Legionnaires 3 (4-Part Mini-Series)
Writer
Keith Giffen and Mindy Newell
Interior Artist
Ernie Colón (Art), Karl Kesel (Inks)
Cover Artist
Ernie Colón
Publication Date
March 1986
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 4: 'Pawns of the Time Trapper!' Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, and Cosmic Boy (the founding members of the Legion) struggle to rescue their kidnapped infant son from the clutches of the Time Trapper within his citadel at the end of time.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Noticeable blunting and slight wear at the top-left and bottom-left corners. Minor surface scuffing and dullness in ink gloss visible in the lower center area. Some light edge wear along the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00; Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Copper age filler issues like this typically sell in lots or for a few dollars in dollar bins. High-grade graded copies rarely appear due to low ROI.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. Best suited for a bag-and-board collection.
Notable Features
Features the Time Trapper as the main antagonist; DC 50th Anniversary logo (1935-1985) in bottom left corner; direct edition (non-UPC barcode area contains DC logo).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s newsprint and glossy cover stock. Correct staple placement for DC books of this era. Features the standard 'DC 50' branding used across 1985-1986 titles.