DC Comics Presents Superman and Blackhawk ##69
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents
Writer
Elliot S. Maggin
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
May 1984
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Superman travels back in time to World War II to team up with Blackhawk and his squadron. The story, titled 'The Captain and the King!', involves a plot by Captain Nazi to alter the course of history.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and small ticks visible along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top-right and bottom-right corners. Slight surface wear and minor discoloration on the back cover edges likely. The comic appears flat but shows shelf wear consistent with mid-to-high grade raw copies.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for $3 to $8. High-grade (9.8) slabbed copies generally sell for under $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading and shipping exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features Blackhawk and the Blackhawk Squadron. Notable for Joe Kubert cover art. Direct Edition identified by the DC 'The New There’s No Stopping Us Now' logo in the UPC box area.
Authentication Notes
The book shows appropriate age-related paper oxidation. The printing registration and Joe Kubert's distinct line work align with mid-1980s DC production standards. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting are visible.