DC Comics Presents ##62
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Bob Rozakis
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
October 1983
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Superman teams up with the Freedom Fighters (Uncle Sam, Doll Man, Black Condor, Phantom Lady, The Ray, and Human Bomb). The story, titled 'The Past is a Prison!', involves a journey back to Earth-X, a world where the Nazis won World War II.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate yellowing along the left spine edge and bottom border. Several small spine stress ticks. Corner blunting on the bottom left and top right. Minor surface wear and potential edge wear along the right side of the cover. Appears relatively flat, but the discoloration is a significant factor.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 | Graded (9.0+): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Raw copies in average condition typically sell for $3 to $8. Higher grade 9.6/9.8 copies have occasionally reached $40-$60, but sales volume is low for this specific issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would exceed the current market value of the book, especially given the visible yellowing and spine wear. A 'Press and Clean' might improve the structure but will not fix the color aging.
Notable Features
Features the Freedom Fighters of Earth-X. High nostalgic value for Bronze Age DC collectors. Direct Market edition (indicated by the DC logo in the UPC box). No major key first appearances.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1983 publication. The ink saturation and newsstand-style paper aging are consistent with DC's production during the early 80s. Staple placement appears standard for the era.