DC Versus Marvel / Marvel Versus DC ##1
DC Comics and Marvel Comics • DC/Marvel: All-Access / DC Versus Marvel
Writer
Ron Marz and Peter David
Interior Artist
Claudio Castellini
Cover Artist
Claudio Castellini
Publication Date
April 1996
Cover Variant
Regular Edition with Free Preview and Official Ballot
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The cosmic entities representing the DC and Marvel universes force their respective heroes to battle one another to determine which universe survives. Fans voted on the outcomes of key matches like Superman vs. Hulk and Batman vs. Captain America.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting at top right, otherwise glossy and flat with no major creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $15 - $30. Graded (CGC 9.0-9.4): $40 - $75.
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sell consistently between $15 and $25 on secondary online marketplaces.
Grading Recommendation
Not strictly worth professional grading fees unless part of a complete matched set, as the raw value is relatively low. A press and clean might bump it to a 9.2 or 9.4, but grading costs would outpace value gains.
Notable Features
Features the historic intercompany crossover event between DC and Marvel with an official ballot inside and free preview banner.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s glossy cardstock cover, correct staple placement, vibrant color registration matching authentic first printing standards.