DC Comics Presents Annual #Annual #1
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Rich Buckler
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
1982
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic multiversal tale featuring Superman of Earth-1 meeting the Golden Age Superman of Earth-2. They team up to battle Earth-2's Lex Luthor. This issue is a notable exploration of Pre-Crisis DC continuity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair/Good (CGC 1.5)
Condition Details
Severe damage to the right edge with large vertical tears and missing pieces/chunks of the front cover; heavy spine wear with significant stress lines and color breaks; rounding/blunting at all corners; noticeable soiling and tanning on the lower right edge; vertical creasing on the left side near the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00 | Graded: Not recommended due to low grade; value would be less than the cost of grading fees.
Recent Sales
In high grade (NM 9.4+), this book sells for $30-$50. In this condition (Fair/Good), it typically sells as part of a bulk lot or for under $3 in local comic shop bargain bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The severe structural damage (large tears and missing pieces) puts it in the Fair to Good range. Grading fees exceed the market value of the book in this state.
Notable Features
First DC Comics Presents Annual; Features Golden Age Superman (Earth-2); Newsstand edition with UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Internal paper stock and cover gloss appear consistent with standard 1982 DC Newsstand prints. No specific signs of counterfeiting, as this is not a high-value blue-chip key comic.