Star Trek: The Next Generation ##52
DC Comics • Star Trek: The Next Generation Volume 2 (1989-1996)
Writer
Michael Jan Friedman
Interior Artist
Pablo Marcos
Cover Artist
Cully Hamner
Publication Date
October 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Logo in bottom right instead of UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 'The Dixon Hill Affair'. Captain Jean-Luc Picard enters the holodeck for a private investigative roleplay as hard-boiled detective Dixon Hill, but things take a dangerous turn when technology malfunctions or external threats interfere. Features Beverly Crusher as the 'femme fatale' archetype.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the top-right corner. Overall excellent color gloss and flat presentation. No visible color breaking creases on the face.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition consistently sell for under $10. Bulk lots often reduce individual value to $2-$3.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the current market value for this specific issue unless it is a guaranteed 9.9/10.0 for a registry set.
Notable Features
Features the Dixon Hill holodeck persona popularized in the TV series. Direct Edition indicated by the Comico-style Starfleet logo in the UPC box area.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC Comic from the 1990s. Displays correct height-to-width ratio, paper age consistent with era (off-white to white), and standard staple placement.