Ghosts ##47
DC Comics • Ghosts (1971 series)
Writer
Uncredited / Various
Interior Artist
Jose Delbo, Vince Colletta, Ruben Yandoc
Cover Artist
Ernie Chan
Publication Date
February 1976
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Edition/UPC variant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology horror/supernatural comic featuring host Dr. 13. Stories include 'The Ghost Who Would Not Die!', 'Haunting Spirits of '76', and 'The Blackmailed Phantom'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks. Heavy corner blunting on the bottom right. Minor edge wear and slight surface scuffing visible through the poly-bag. Evidence of possible light tanning on the interior pages visible at the edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 | Graded: $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw mid-grade copies (VG/FN) range from $8.00 to $15.00 plus shipping. Graded 9.0+ copies have reached $100+, but low-to-mid grades generally remain under $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (~$35-45) would exceed the market value of the comic in this condition. It is best kept as a raw reader copy or for personal collection.
Notable Features
Bicentennial themed cover story ('Spirits of '76'). Features a UPC barcode, which was relatively new in early 1976 for DC comics.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the aging of the newsprint, 30 cent price point, and the specific Ernie Chan '76 signature on the cover art. No signs of restoration are visible from the provided image.