The Witching Hour ##45
DC Comics • The Witching Hour Vol. 1
Writer
Leo Dorfman, George Kashdan
Interior Artist
E.R. Cruz, Ruben Yandoc
Cover Artist
Nick Cardy
Publication Date
August 1974
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A horror anthology series hosted by the Three Witches (Mildred, Mordred, and Cynthia). This issue features the lead story 'Something Sinister About Uncle Harry' and 'The Curse of the Cat's-Eye Necklace'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy spine roll, significant spine stress with color breaking, blunted and rounded corners, minor tearing on the left edge, and general surface wear/creasing from handled use.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (4.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in mid-to-low grade range between $8 and $25 depending on exact condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission would likely exceed the final market value given the significant spine roll and wear.
Notable Features
Features the 'The Line of DC Super-Stars' logo and 'Still Only 20c' price burst. Classic Nick Cardy bronze age horror cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s era newsprint and ink saturation visible. No signs of restoration or reproduction; standard wear patterns consistent with age and storage.