DC Comics Presents Superman and Green Lantern ##26
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Marv Wolfman and Jim Starlin
Interior Artist
Jim Starlin and George Pérez
Cover Artist
Jim Starlin
Publication Date
October 1980
Cover Variant
Regular (with Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A major key issue featuring the first appearance of the New Teen Titans (Raven, Starfire, Cyborg, and the new team lineup) in a 16-page bonus insert preview. The main story features Superman and Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) facing off against N'Garen.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy spine wear with numerous color-breaking stress lines. Significant vertical creasing along the spine edges. Corner blunting and rounding on all four corners. Visible edge wear and small tears on the right side of the front cover. Surface scuffing and minor staining on the white borders.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35 - $60; Graded 4.0: $45 - $70; High Grade (9.8): $1,200 - $1,500+
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar low-to-mid grade condition typically sell between $40 and $70 due to the high demand for the first appearance of the New Teen Titans.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in current condition. The significant creasing and spine wear will limit the grade to the 4.0-5.0 range, where the cost of grading exceeds the value added. Only worth grading if in high-grade (9.0+) condition.
Notable Features
First appearance of the New Teen Titans (Cyborg, Starfire, and Raven). Iconic Jim Starlin cover. Includes a 16-page preview story by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez. This is considered a 'Bronze Age' key.
Authentication Notes
The comic displays correct aging for 1980 paper stock. Staple placement is correct for DC manufacturing of this era. The Presence of the 'S-3391' code and UPC barcode are consistent with newsstand distribution.