Black Magic ##3
DC Comics • Black Magic Vol. 2 (1973)
Writer
Jack Kirby, Joe Simon
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby, Joe Simon
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby (pencils), Mike Royer (inks)
Publication Date
Sept. 1973
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Anthology horror/supernatural series. This issue features reprints of 'The Strange Old Bird!', 'The Maurauding Master!', and 'The Plastic Man'. Key interest is the work of legendary creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color breaking ticks, slight corner blunting at bottom right, minor surface wear on the black ink of the title logos, and evidence of light tanning on the interior pages visible at the edges. Overall cover gloss remains strong with no major creases or tears.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55 | Graded (CGC 7.5): $100 - $130
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $35 to $60. High-grade graded copies (9.0+) have reached $200+, while lower-grade copies (4.0) sell for around $15.
Grading Recommendation
Optional. At a 7.5 grade, the cost of grading plus shipping may exceed the profit margin. However, a 'Press and Clean' may elevate this to an 8.0/8.5, making professional grading more viable for preservation and resale value.
Notable Features
Bronze Age DC horror title reprinting legendary Simon and Kirby work. Features a 20-cent price point and the 'The Line of DC Super-Stars' logo on the top left corner.
Authentication Notes
The comic displays authentic 1970s newsprint aging characteristic of DC issues from 1973. Staple placement is correct for the era, and the cover show standard gloss for the stock used during that period.