Secrets of Haunted House ##31
DC Comics • Secrets of Haunted House Vol. 1
Writer
Various (Anthology style)
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
December 1980
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition (Barcode visible)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A Bronze Age horror anthology hosted by Abel and other classic DC horror hosts. This issue features multiple short supernatural and suspense stories including 'Wait for the Sunrise' and 'The Curse of the Cat'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and ticks, slight corner blunting on the top right, minor surface wear on the dark blue portions of the cover, and some age-related tanning on the edges. The book appears slightly wavy, possibly from humidity or improper storage.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (estimated 6.0): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range between $4 and $12. High-grade (9.0+) copies fetch $40+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (shipping, fees, turnaround time) exceed the estimated market value for a mid-grade Bronze Age horror anthology. Best kept as a reader copy or in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features the Newsstand UPC barcode in the lower left. Notable for the cover art by legendary artist Joe Kubert during the late Bronze Age of DC horror.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980 DC publication. Paper stock shows appropriate age-related yellowing. Staple placement and cover gloss are consistent with late Bronze Age manufacturing processes.