DC Comics Presents ##30
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Curt Swan and Kim DeMulder
Cover Artist
Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
February 1981
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Superman and Black Canary team up to face the dream-manipulating villain Doctor Destiny. The story, titled 'The Dreams of Destiny!', involves the heroes being trapped in a nether-realm where the villain's will is law.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks, minor corner blunting on top right, some surface scuffing and light creasing near the edges. The book is currently in a poly-bag which may obscure further fine detail or create glare.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15. Graded (9.8): $100 - $140. High-grade raw copies vary significantly based on current interest in the villain Doctor Destiny.
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales show an average of $8.00 - $12.00 plus shipping for mid-high grade copies. CGC 9.8 copies have sold for approximately $120.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless it is a sentimental copy. The cost of grading (approx $35-50) exceeds the market value of a raw copy in this condition (~7.5). A professional clean and press might improve the grade, but likely not into the 9.6+ tier required for a profit.
Notable Features
Features an appearance by Doctor Destiny, a classic Justice League villain who later gained significant importance in Neil Gaiman's Sandman series. Bronze Age DC issue. Includes a backup story featuring the Atom (Ray Palmer).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC publication. Features the 'DC Bullet' logo and 50-cent price point. The paper stock and ink density are consistent with 1981 production standards.