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Independent · Trinity · #1 · Postmodern Age · ID-2521088
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Trinity #1 demonstrates disciplined liquidity depth and stable sovereign grade spread characteristics across current secondary market trading.
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Kurt Busiek
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| Grade | Panel Profits |
|---|---|
| 10.0 | $42.00 |
| 9.8 | $32.46 |
| 9.6 | $25.00 |
| 9.4 | $18.50 |
| 9.2 | $18.65 |
| 8.0 | $13.38 |
| 6.0 | $8.74 |
| 4.0 | $2.93 |
| 3.0 | $2.00 |
| 2.0 | $2.00 |
| Raw | $4.59 |
Single-source econometric valuation across 1 verified monthly observation epochs (0Y runway)
Hedonic age factor + census scarcity weighting.
80% Interval: Unmeasured (Insufficient Volatility Sample)
Wholesale realization (45% haircut · ILLIQUID_SPECIALTY)
Relative-value gravitational equilibrium anchored to the foundational genesis instruments of sequential art.
| Grade | Dealer Buy (Bid) | Retail Sell (Ask) | Spread | Underwriting House |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | $1.90 | $9.59 | 80.2% | Khamsin Custodial |
| Raw | $1.00 | $5.09 | 80.4% | Arnveld Capital |
Multi-tier analytical consensus distinguishing public truth, firm posture, desk urgency, and personal exposure
Speculative micro-allocation with high-beta risk/reward characteristics.
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Deconstructionist storytelling. Trade-first publishing. Creator prestige over character IP.
Value driven by creator reputation and adaptation potential rather than print scarcity.
Mike Carlin
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In space, a cosmic figure calls to be let out. In Keystone City, Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent, and Diana Prince meet after each of them experience similar prophetic dreams about an imprisoned being that none of the other Justice League members have been having. While there, they meet up with The Flash (Wally West) just after he and his kids deal with Clayface. After leaving Keystone City, each of the three, as they return home, hear the voice call to be let out. Back in Metropolis, for Superman, the voice's volume increases unbearably until it suddenly stops and a large pink sphere crashes into a building in front of him.
Valuation parity across physical collectible manifestations for Trinity #1.
CGC, CBCS, PSA Universal certified high-grade specimens (9.8 / 9.6 / 9.4). The gold standard for institutional alternative investment.
Official witnessed creator-signed slabs (Yellow label). Valued based on creator historical stature and inscription provenance.
Certified specimens from landmark historical collections (Edgar Church / Mile High, White Mountain, Kansas City, Pacific Coast).
Original newsstand barcode distribution copies. Extremely scarce in high grade due to newsstand rack wear and unsold return pulping.
Regional price test market copies (Canadian 75¢/95¢ variants, Marvel 30¢/35¢ test variants). Highly coveted micro-population rarities.
Exclusively allocated copies requiring retailer orders of 1:25, 1:50, 1:100, or 1:500 standard copies. Immediate manufactured scarcity.
Unslabbed collector copies inspected under standard Overstreet physical guidelines. The primary pool for grading arbitrage.
Alternative artistic interpretations, virgin covers, metal foil, and convention exclusives with dedicated collector followings.
Standard specialty comic shop printings sold through non-returnable distribution. The baseline circulation foundation.
Green label copies with significant manufacturing flaws, unwitnessed signatures, or missing coupons that do not affect the main story.
Purple label copies with professional or amateur color touch, tear seals, piece fill, or spine rebuilds.
Blue/Grey label copies treated exclusively with archival preservation techniques (leaf-casting, rice paper tear reinforcement, solvent wash).
Official second, third, or later printings released to satisfy secondary market sellouts. Distinct cover art and trade dress.
International editions licensed by La Prensa (Mexico), Editora Abril (Brazil), Panini (Europe), or Titan (UK).
Certified printing oddities (missing foil, inverted interior, double covers, foil color error). Unique curiosity pieces.
Advance promotional black-and-white booklets, ashcans created to secure trademark rights, and preview giveaways.
Each cover variant, retailer incentive, and subsequent printing represents an independent atomic tradeable instrument with unique supply elasticity, barcode registration, and secondary market demand.
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Stored PriceCharting 9.8 price for product 2521088. 1 dated nightly snapshot on file for this book.
Bruce, Clark and Diana get together to discuss a mysterious dream that only they seem to have had.
Morgaine Le Fey and Enigma get together to discuss the dream they have been having, and look for a third member to join their Trinity.
Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman must deal with reality warping around them.
John Stewart is defeated by Konvikt.
The Justice League battles Konvikt.
Tarot tries to find a way to deal with her destiny.
The combined might of the Justice League battles Konvikt, with poor results.
Tarot dreams of a battle between Despero and Kanjar Ro.
After a massive battle, the Trinity finally find a way to defeat Konvikt.
Jose Delgado must once again put on the Gangbuster costume in order to protect Tarot from Culver Boulevard '68's hired hands.
Tarot's cards speak to her, telling her the histories of Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman.
Hawkman stops Nocturna from stealing the Medallion of Khaf-Re, and learns of another crime happening in L.A. He flies across the country, and arrives in time to help Gangbuster stop a street gang. The two team-up to look for Tarot.
The League compares notes with Hawkman and Gangbuster, and start to make a connection between the kidnapping of Tarot, the thefts of ancient artifacts and the symbols that were branded on Wonder Woman. Morgaine and Enigma meet with Despero.
John shows Jason the cosmic egg that Krona is trapped in and shows him his history. When they leave, it appears that the cosmic egg is now missing.
Morgaine and Enigma meet with Despero and ask him to join their Trinity. He reveals that he has the Cosmic Egg. Bruce is attacked by the hairy beasts.
Enigma attempts to crack open the cosmic egg.
The Howlers try to brand Batman.
Nightwing faces off against the Swashbuckler.
The JLA travels to the Anti-matter Earth to confront the Crime Syndicate.
Nightwing and Robin try to figure out what Primat was doing in Crime Alley.
The Crime Syndicate requests the JLA's aid in ridding their Earth of the Qwardians.
Hawkman and Gangbuster set a trap for the bad guys.
The League battles the Crime Syndicate.
Riddler tries to find the culprit behind the museum robberies... but all signs point to him.
Superman captures Ultraman, Superwoman, and Owlman by himself.
The heroes track down the four villains that have been taking items relating to Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman.
Enigma transports himself to the Anti-matter Earth and sends the Justice League of America home. Superman is branded.
The heroes have an epic battle against Sun-Chained-in-Ink and the other villains, but T.V.M. still gets away with the stolen item.
Batman does the impossible and tracks the 3 villains to Castle Branek.
The heroes battle the minions of Despero, Enigma, and Morgaine Le Fey outside Castle Branek.
The Trinity battle the Troika, with Batman being branded in the end. Firestorm discovers that Krona's egg/prison is missing.
Tarot reacts to Batman being branded, as she feels the world coming apart.
With the Trinity branded, Morgaine casts her spell and releases Krona from the cosmic egg, causing reality to go crazy.
Konvikt escapes from prison.
Recorded price evidence by source and grade tier. Ungraded / RAW pricing represents loose physical copies; certified grading authorities record authenticated slabbed grades only. Unpriced grades remain unpriced.
| Authority Source / Metric | RAWUNGRADED | 1.8 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 9.6 | 9.8ANCHOR | 10.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panel Profits(Exchange FMV) | $4.59 | — | $2.00 | $2.93 | — | $8.74 | — | $13.38 | — | $18.65 | $25.00 | $32.46 | $42.00 |
Panel Profits(Bid (Buy Price)) | $1.00 | — | — | — | — | $1.90 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Panel Profits(Ask (Sell Price)) | $5.09 | — | — | — | — | $9.59 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Panel Profits(Annual Volume) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 tracked sales | — |
Panel Profits(Realized Listings) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 sold | — |
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