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DC COMICS · 10/94 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-001673
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #0
Zero Hour tie-in launching the rebooted Legion, written by Mark Waid and Tom McCraw with early Stuart Immonen art
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC Comics | October 1994 | Modern | Direct Edition | Origin and first appearance of the post-Zero Hour rebooted Legion of Super-Heroes (1994); first appearances of rebooted Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, and Lightning Lad; DC Zero Month issue; early Stuart Immonen DC art | AVAILABLE |
// Condition analysis
Cover shows sharp corners, glossy surface, and strong color with no visible creases or spine stress in this photo. The book is in a protective sleeve, which limits full assessment of edges and surface texture. No fading, staining, or tears are apparent; interior and back cover were not assessed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $1 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $4 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $75 |
// Archive commentary
Legion of Super-Heroes #0 arrived as part of DC's 1994 "Zero Month" event, using the zero-numbered slot to reboot the long-running Legion franchise in the wake of Zero Hour. The issue delivers the origin and first appearance of this reconceived Legion, reintroducing Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, and Lightning Lad in updated forms alongside supporting cast members like R.J. Brande and Roderick Doyle. Mark Waid and Tom McCraw script the relaunch, while Stuart Immonen, still early in his DC career, provides pencils with Ron Boyd inking and co-credited on the cover.
Market data for the issue is thin, reflecting its status as a well-distributed 1990s direct-market book rather than a scarce or heavily sought vintage key. GoCollect's certified census lists only a handful of graded copies, with 9.8s trading in the $75 range and no verified sales above that grade. Demand is driven primarily by Legion completists and Immonen or Waid collectors rather than broad crossover interest, and the book has not shown the kind of sustained grade-curve appreciation seen in books with genuine scarcity at the top end.
For dealers, this is a book best positioned as an affordable relaunch/reboot key rather than a high-value grail. Raw copies in low and mid grades carry only nominal value, generally trading near cover price or slightly above in back-issue bins, while a clean CGC 9.8 remains attainable for collectors wanting a slabbed first appearance without a significant investment. It suits buyers building complete Legion of Super-Heroes runs across all volumes, or those tracking Immonen's early published work, more than speculative or investment-driven purchasers.
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-001673 | ~9.2 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
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