Ghosts ##21
DC Comics • Ghosts Vol. 1
Writer
Leo Dorfman
Interior Artist
Ruben Yandoc, Sam Glanzman, Alfredo Alcala
Cover Artist
Luis Dominguez
Publication Date
October 1973
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology of supernatural tales 'verified' as true. This issue features 'The Spectral Coffin-Maker,' 'Blood on the Moon,' and 'The Ghost that Came Home.' Host character Dr. 13 (Terry Thirteen) often appears in this series to investigate hauntings.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Extensive spine stress and color-breaking ticks along left edge; significant edge wear and corner blunting particularly in the lower right; heavy surface scuffing/creasing across the black ink area of the cover; visible 'foxing' or dirt buildup on the white elements of the title; overall heavily handled appearance.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (3.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade copies (7.0-9.0) range from $30-$80, but lower grade copies like this one typically sell for under $10 in bulk or filler lots.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission would exceed the potential market value of the book in this 3.0 condition range.
Notable Features
Bronze Age DC horror; iconic Luis Dominguez cover art; 20-cent cover price; features stories with skeleton imagery and gothic tropes common in 1970s horror anthologies.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic original 1973 printing. Paper aging and ink absorption are consistent with 1970s DC newsprint stock. No obvious signs of restoration or counterfeiting.