1992 SkyBox DC Comics Cosmic Cards Classics Justice Society of America #C1
Justice Society of America: The Flash, Green Lantern, The Spectre, Hawkman, Dr. Fate, The Hour Man, The Sandman, The Atom, Johnny Thunder · SkyBox International · Insert / Subset (Classics)
Player
Justice Society of America: The Flash, Green Lantern, The Spectre, Hawkman, Dr. Fate, The Hour Man, The Sandman, The Atom, Johnny Thunder
Set
1992 SkyBox DC Comics Cosmic Cards (Classics Subset)
Year
1992
Card #
#C1
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears excellent on the front. Corners look sharp with minimal whitening visible on the provided surface. The gray borders are prone to chipping, but this example looks well-preserved.
Category
Insert / Subset (Classics)
Manufacturer
SkyBox International
Demand Level
Moderate. While base cards from this era are overproduced, the 'Classics' subset remains popular with DC character completionists and fans of Golden Age cover art.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $30-45, PSA 10: $100-150
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1-$4 in bulk lots. PSA 10 copies have recently seen sales ranging from $85 to $130 due to the difficulty of getting perfect scores on 30-year-old gray borders.
Description
This card features a recreation of the iconic cover of All Star Comics #3 (Winter 1940), which introduced the first-ever superhero team, the Justice Society of America. Part of the 'Classics' subset from the legendary 1992 SkyBox DC Cosmic Cards release, it showcases a high-gloss finish with the classic gray border synonymous with the early 90s SkyBox non-sport era.
Key Features
Features the first appearance of the Justice Society of America (JSA). It is part of a highly nostalgic 1990s set produced by SkyBox. Highly collectible for fans of Golden Age comic history and DC Comics lore.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic 1992 SkyBox card stock is distinctive for its thickness and gloss. The dot matrix pattern used for the comic cover reproduction is consistent with early 90s printing technology.
Flaws to Note
Minor edge wear on the gray borders is common for this set. Potential for 'bricking' (sticking to other cards) if stored in a high-density stack, which can cause surface paper loss. Centering is slightly favored toward the left edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for single cards. COMC is excellent for low-to-mid value non-sport cards to reach set builders. Facebook non-sport trading groups.
Selling Tips
Avoid grading unless you are certain it is a PSA 10 candidate, as the cost of grading often exceeds the value of a PSA 9. Use keywords like 'Classic Cover Art' and 'JSA First Appearance' to attract comic history buffs.