Teen Titans Spotlight on Cyborg ##13
DC Comics • Teen Titans Spotlight Vol. 1
Writer
J. Michael Straczynski
Interior Artist
Chuck Patton and Romeo Tanghal
Cover Artist
Chuck Patton and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
August 1987
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A standalone story focusing on Cyborg (Victor Stone). In 'Two Faces of Evil!', Cyborg deals with a hostage situation and personal trauma. This issue is notable for being written by J. Michael Straczynski (creator of Babylon 5) early in his career.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting at the top left. Visible surface scuffing on the bottom edge and slight discoloration near the white 'Who Watches the Watchmen?' advertisement block.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold between $2.00 and $5.00 on sites like eBay. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies occasionally sell for around $50 given the writer's popularity.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading, shipping, and handling easily exceed the current market value of a 7.0 condition copy. It is better kept as a reader copy or in a protective bag and board.
Notable Features
Features the 'Who watches the WATCHMEN?' promotional tag on the bottom left corner. Notable for the early DC work by writer J. Michael Straczynski. Features a Direct Edition barcode block (non-scannable graphics).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s DC copper-age publication. Displays typical newsprint interior paper stock and period-accurate color saturation and printing dots (Ben-Day dots) visible in the logo and character skin tones.