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Condition Profile
DC COMICS · 12/69
UNIT ECA-012869
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #76
Late-1969 Justice League of America team adventure with the classic Silver Age JLA roster
// Unit specification
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-012869 | ~6.5 | — | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows moderate wear consistent with a mid-grade Silver Age book: soft corners, particularly the top left and bottom left, and light surface creasing visible across the lower portion of the cover. There are some minor diagonal stress marks near the spine but no major color break or missing pieces evident. The book is in a protective sleeve which creates some glare, obscuring fine detail; interior pages and back cover were not assessed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $8 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $18 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $250 |
// Archive commentary
Justice League of America #76, cover-dated December 1969, arrived near the tail end of DC's Silver Age as one of the many team adventures scripted by Denny O'Neil with art by the incoming regular team of Dick Dillin and Joe Giella. By this point the JLA had settled into its familiar late-60s lineup — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, Hawkman, Atom, and Black Canary — and the issue is representative of the era's ensemble superhero storytelling rather than a landmark in its own right. No first appearance, origin, or notable creative milestone is attached to this issue.
The market for #76 mirrors that of many mid-run Silver Age JLA issues: thin but steady collector interest tied to the completism of Justice League and Silver Age DC runs generally, rather than any speculative first-appearance premium. Certified population data shows modest but consistent grading activity across the spectrum, with pricing climbing sharply only in the higher grades, a pattern typical of team books without a singular character or cover draw pushing high-grade demand. Sales at the low and mid grades remain inexpensive, reflecting the book's status as a common, if respectable, Silver Age title rather than a sought-after key.
This issue trades primarily among Justice League and Silver Age DC set-builders working through the series methodically, with little crossover interest from character-specific or key-chasing buyers. Lower and mid-grade raw copies are readily available and inexpensive, suited to readers or run-completion collectors, while high-grade certified copies — though scarce on census — appeal mainly to registry participants seeking to fill out a complete JLA Silver Age run rather than to investors chasing a marquee key.
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