DC Comics Presents ##18
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Dick Dillin
Cover Artist
Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
February 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Superman teams up with Zatanna in 'The Magic of the Birds of Prey!'. After Superman is stripped of his powers by magical entities, he must rely on Zatanna's help—and eventually utilizes magic himself—to defeat the bird-like attackers and their master.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks. Visible corner blunting at bottom left. A notable horizontal crease or bend appears to run across the bottom third of the cover. Minor edge wear and general shelf wear visible on the dark areas of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.0+): $40 - $70. Note: UK Price variants often carry a small premium to specialists or a slight discount to general collectors depending on market.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range between $8 and $12. High-grade CGC 9.6 copies have sold for roughly $90-$110.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade is approximately 5.0 to 6.0 based on visible creasing. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would likely exceed the final market value of the book.
Notable Features
Features Zatanna in her classic blue/grey leotard costume. This is a UK Price Variant, distinguished by the '15p' price box instead of the standard US cents price. It also features a UPC barcode, designating it as a newsstand distribution copy.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1980 production. The paper stock shows natural aging consistent with the period, and the 15p price stamp is typographically correct for DC exports to the United Kingdom at that time.