FORBIDDEN TALES OF DARK MANSION ##14
DC Comics • Forbidden Tales of Dark Mansion Vol. 1
Writer
John Albano
Interior Artist
Luis Dominguez, Alfredo Alcala
Cover Artist
Nick Cardy
Publication Date
January 1974
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Pre-UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A bronze-age horror anthology. This issue features 'The Battle of the Statues' where a soldier encounters a figure from the past in a dark mansion. Hosted by Charity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Large black marker writing ('1974') across the title logo. Significant spine stress and color-breaking creases. Pronounced corner blunting, especially bottom right. Visible edge wear and surface scuffing through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 2.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Low-grade copies (2.0-4.0) typically sell for $10 or less on eBay. High-grade (9.0+) copies can reach $100+.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The heavy marker writing on the cover is a permanent defect that severely limits the grade. Professional pressing cannot remove ink.
Notable Features
Bronze Age DC Horror. Features the 20-cent cover price common for the era. Significant for the Nick Cardy cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s DC publication. The 20-cent price point, DC 'The Line of Super-Stars' logo, and paper aging are consistent with comics from 1974.