Superman ##279
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson
Cover Artist
Nick Cardy
Publication Date
September 1974
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a team-up between Superman and Batgirl (Barbara Gordon). The duo faces off against the villainous Council and a robotic duplicate of Batgirl. This issue is notable for being one of the few Bronze Age meetings between Kal-El and Batgirl.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge; corner blunting particularly on the bottom right; minor surface wear and some edge chipping; slight discoloration along the top edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25 | Graded (estimated 5.0): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $10 and $20 on eBay. CGC 9.0+ copies have reached $100+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The estimated grade of 5.0 does not significantly increase value beyond the cost of grading and shipping fees.
Notable Features
Batgirl appearance; 20 cent cover price; Bronze Age DC; Nick Cardy cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC copy; consistent with 1974 paper stock and printing methods. No signs of restoration visible from the cover image.