DC Comics Presents Superman and Madame Xanadu ##63
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents (1978 Series)
Writer
Joey Cavalieri
Interior Artist
Gray Morrow
Cover Artist
Gray Morrow
Publication Date
November 1983
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'The Sins of the Father', Superman teams up with the mystical Madame Xanadu to defeat a demonic entity from the Dark Dimension. The story explores supernatural themes uncommon for Superman solo adventures.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks with minor color breaks; light blunting on the top and bottom right corners; slight edge wear along the bottom; overall good color gloss with minor surface scuffing near the top right price box.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Ungraded copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $5 or less in bulk lots. 9.8 graded copies have historically reached the $50 range but demand is low.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the book unless it is a guaranteed 9.8. This specimen appears to be in the 7.5 range.
Notable Features
Features Madame Xanadu; Direct Edition (identified by the 'The New DC... No Stopping Us Now' logo in the UPC box area); Art by veteran illustrator Gray Morrow.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the age-appropriate paper oxidation visible on the page edges, standard 1980s DC ink saturation, and correct logo placement for the 1983 era.