DC Comics Presents ##14
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Paul Levitz
Interior Artist
Dick Dillin
Cover Artist
Dick Giordano
Publication Date
October 1979
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A 'Superman and Superboy' team-up story titled 'The Tale of the Two Timelines!' Superman is transported to a parallel Earth where he encounters a grown version of his younger self. The story explores the temporal paradoxes and differences between Earth-One and Earth-Two characters.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (color-breaking ticks), minor corner blunting on the bottom right, slight surface wear on the dark purple background, and possible edge wear along the right side of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (UK Variant): $10-$20; Professionally Graded (7.5): $35-$50. Note: UK variants often reflect lower market demand than US cents versions unless in high grade.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for US editions in mid-to-high grade average $15-$25. UK variants typically command similar or slightly lower prices depending on the collector's locality.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading and shipping would likely exceed the market value of the comic. It is a great candidate for a protective bag and board.
Notable Features
This is a UK Price Variant (15p price box instead of US cents). Features a team-up between the adult Superman and the teenage Superboy through a time-travel plot line.
Authentication Notes
The 15p price mark indicates an authentic UK distribution copy. The staple placement and paper aging appear consistent with late 1970s DC bronze-age production standards.