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1 dated observation—one point does not establish a trend. Last recorded 2026-10-06. Source record #2388268
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| Grade | Amount | Evidence | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | $137.42 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_4_0_valueguide | 1961-04-01 |
| 6.0 | $228.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_6_0_valueguide | 1961-04-01 |
| 8.0 | $514.51 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_8_0_valueguide | 1961-04-01 |
| 9.2 | $1,383.46 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_2_valueguide | 1961-04-01 |
| 9.4 | $10,800.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_4_valueguide | 1961-04-01 |
| 9.6 | $10,627.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_6_valueguide | 1961-04-01 |
| 9.8 | $9,661.21 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_8_valueguide | 1961-04-01 |
| RAW | $62.55 | PANEL_PROFITS · ungraded_valueguide | 1961-04-01 |
| 10.0 | $12,560.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_10_0_valueguide | 1961-04-01 |
| 9.2 | $775.00 | ComicBase · catalog referencecatalog | Date not recorded |
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Graded population
CGC records 445 graded copies for Justice League of America #4 (1961). Population is the number recorded by this grading source, not the total print run or all surviving copies.
"Doom of the Star Diamond!"
Returning from a mission in space, Carthan of Dryanna learns that his ruler Xandor wishes to exile him, because as the planet's greatest hero Carthan may lead a revolt to usurp Xandor's command. Unable to kill Carthan because of a protective aura about him, Xandor exiles Carthan to Earth. Knowing of the Justice League, Carthan is unable to contact them telepathically, however believes he can trick them into helping him stop Xandor if he pretends to be evil.
As the JLA considers who will be the next super-hero inducted into their ranks, Carthan sends an arrow with a message telling them of ultra weapons which will destroy the Earth if the Justice League does not stop them. The JLA decides to split up into groups and tackle the problem head on.
J'onn J'onzz and Wonder Woman seek the first doomsday weapon in Keystone City, and have to battle giant animals - insects, birds, and cats - that have been mutated by the weapon. Defeating their attackers, they succeed in switching the device off using its invisible handle. While Flash and Aquaman race to Australia where they have to search for the device with the help of Aquaman's undersea friends. After locating the device, the Flash's super counter-vibrations allow Aquaman to get close enough to the machine to disable it by its control lever. And finally, Green Lantern tackles the last device located near Italy, battling movie prop aliens brought alive by the last machine protected by their yellow coloring, he uses his power ring to create petrified wood around them before shutting off the machine.
While this is going on, Superman and Batman have located Carthan's ship, and the two heroes board and find that Green Arrow is Carthan's prisoner. Also, Carthan has captured the other JLA members and imprisoned them in a giant crystal. However, before Carthan can explain his situation, Superman, Batman and Green Arrow attack damaging the device that can free the other members in the crystal. Using a diamond tipped arrow, Green Arrow manages to destroy the diamond prison that is holding the other heroes by firing at the crystal's stress point. After hearing Carthan's story, the JLA offers to aid him in overthrowing Xandor, however Carthan declines stating that it is his own fight. Returning to their headquarters, the JLA votes in Green Arrow as their newest member.
Creative credits
Writers: Gardner Fox
Interior art: Mike Sekowsky
Cover art: Mike Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs
Source records & attribution
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COMICBASE: comicbase:611547
GCD: 16186
PANEL PROFITS: 2388268