Secret Origins ##27
DC Comics • Secret Origins Vol. 2 (1986 Series)
Writer
Roy Thomas, Jean-Marc Lofficier, Randy Lofficier
Interior Artist
Tom Artis, Grant Miehm
Cover Artist
Tom Artis & Doug Hazlewood
Publication Date
June 1988
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (UPC block contains logo/artwork)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue features the Post-Crisis origins of two major DC magic users: Zatara the Magician and his daughter, Zatanna. The stories provide a modern retelling of their histories within the revised DC Universe backgrown following Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0 range estimate)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top left. General shelf wear and slight color rubbing on the dark blue background portions. The cover appears generally flat but shows signs of handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10. High-grade (CGC 9.8) copies occasionally reach the $50 range due to the Zatanna interest, but it is a high-supply Copper Age book.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. It is a great reader copy or collection filler.
Notable Features
Key origin issue for Zatanna. Features a Direct Edition logo (mask) in place of a barcode. Part of the acclaimed Secret Origins anthology series of the late 80s.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1988 DC publication based on paper stock aging, logo styles, and price points ($1.50 US). No indicators of a reprint or counterfeit.