DC SAMPLER ##3
DC Comics • DC Sampler
Writer
Various
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Sergio Aragonés
Publication Date
1984
Cover Variant
Regular/Promotional
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A promotional anthology designed to showcase DC's upcoming titles for 1984/1985. It includes previews and character profiles for series like Swamp Thing, RoboTech, Blue Devil, and Jonni Thunder.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge; corner blunting particularly on the bottom right; minor surface wear and small edge dings; paper appears to have slight yellowing consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently in the $5-$10 range. High-grade slabbed copies infrequently appear and typically sell under $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic is a promotional 'free' item with high circulation and the current condition (est. 6.0) does not justify the costs of grading fees/shipping. Keep as a reader copy.
Notable Features
Cover art by Mad Magazine legend Sergio Aragonés; 'FREE!' printed on cover; features interior previews of Alan Moore's Swamp Thing era and the debut of the Robotech license under DC.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s newsprint quality. The flat finish and specific color saturation of the 1984 DC trade dress are present. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.