Auctions: comic books in 'Legion of Superheroes', graded by CGC

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 8 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4710487003

Direct Edition. "A Flash of the Lightning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. Fresh off his set-back of last issue, the nefarious Anti-Monitor is reborn and he's more powerful and more determined than ever to destroy all life in the multiverse. As this sinister villain threatens to destroy all life in the positive universe, the only one left to stop him is the Flash, but at what cost. Don't miss one of the most heroic moments in the history of this medium as the Scarlet Speedster sacrifices all to preserve life in the DCU. Featuring the heroic death of the Flash (Barry Allen). NOTE: This was a character defining moment that can still be felt in the Post-Crisis DCU today. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980 2nd Series) 259 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #1296732007

First issue of Legion of Super-Heroes, formerly Superboy and The Legion of Super-Heroes. Cover art by Dick Giordano. Psycho War, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dave Hunt; the Legion battles the Psycho Warrior; Superboy goes into his past and stays there (thanks to Saturn Girl). Ad for Hostess Twinkies starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980 2nd Series) 291 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4713544014

Cover pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Romeo Tanghal. ...A Sign of Darkness Dawning, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Larry Mahlstedt (finished art), inks by Larry Mahlstedt; The Servants of Darkness drain the power from Legion enemies Mordru and the Time Trapper, demonstrating their superiority over the Legion. Of Leaders and Lovers, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Howard Bender (breakdowns) and Rodin Rodriguez (finished art), inks by Rodin Rodriguez; The three Legion founders defeat one of the Servants of Darkness and learn that Dream Girl has been elected Legion leader. The Great Darkness Saga, Part 2. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980 2nd Series) 294 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #2053160004

Cover pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Darkseid, script by Keith Giffen (plot) and Paul Levitz (plot, script), pencils by Keith Giffe, inks by Larry Mahlstedt; The Legionnaires call on all their reserve members as well as other allies to battle the Daxamites under Darkseid's control; Highfather returns and restores Orion's clone to its rightful form, sending it against Darkseid, but it is the combined power of the Legion that defeats Darkseid in the end; The Great Darkness Saga, Part 5; Dedicated to Jack Kirby. 52 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century (2007) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4616981010

Written by J. Torres Art by Chynna Clugston-Flores Cover by Steve Uy An all-new series spinning out of the smash-hit TV show, written by J. Torres (TEEN TITANS GO, Sidekicks, Alison Dare: Little Miss Adventures) and drawn by the creator of the indie favorite Blue Monday, Chynna Clugston-Flores! To stop the Fatal Five from destroying Metropolis, the Legion of Super-Heroes travel back in time for reinforcements, because this looks like a job for...Clark Kent?! Can six teenagers from the future help a mild-mannered reporter become the Man of Steel, or will the Fatal Five determine his destiny before it's even begun? Retailers: Please see the solicitation for the Free Comic Book Day Edition of this issue elsewhere in this issue of Previews. On sale April 18 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.25.