DC Comics Presents Superman and Green Lantern #No. 26
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Marv Wolfman / Jim Starlin
Interior Artist
Jim Starlin / George Perez
Cover Artist
Jim Starlin
Publication Date
October 1980
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Main story features Superman and Green Lantern facing N'Gassi. However, the issue is legendary for the 16-page bonus insert which marks the first appearance of the New Teen Titans (Raven, Starfire, Cyborg, and the new Beast Boy now called Changeling).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks; moderate corner blunting on the bottom left; light edge wear along the upper right; slight surface scuffing on the black ink of the rock; minor tanning of cover white areas consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $120 - $180; Graded CGC 6.0: $180 - $220; Graded CGC 9.8 (High End Comparison): $1,500+
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in mid-grade range from $130 to $170 due to the high demand for the 1st New Teen Titans preview.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, it is worth grading even in mid-grade condition because this is a major 'Bronze Age Key'. Professional cleaning and pressing could potentially bump this to a Fine/Very Fine (7.0).
Notable Features
Major Bronze Age Key; 1st Appearance of Raven, Starfire, and Cyborg; 1st Appearance of the New Teen Titans; includes 16-page preview insert; Newsstand UPC version; features a back-up story on Sargon the Sorcerer.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980 printing; paper stock shows appropriate age-related oxidation (tanning); registration of the 50 cent price box and Comics Code seal are standard for the period.