DC Comics Presents ##56
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Paul Kupperberg
Interior Artist
Curt Swan and Dave Hunt
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
April 1983
Cover Variant
Direct Market Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Superman and Power Girl star in 'Death in a Dark Dimension.' This issue features the first preview/appearance of the 'Ambush Bug' characters in a 16-page 'Masters of the Universe' preview insert (if present) or as a backup. Superman travels to a dark dimension to save Power Girl from a parasitic entity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good+ (CGC 4.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; visible blunting and wear on the top-left and bottom-left corners; faint vertical crease near the right edge; slight surface scuffing in the dark ink areas; staple oxidation likely present; minor discoloration along the spine edge; page tanning visible at leaf edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 USD; Graded (9.8): $150 - $200 USD. Current estimated condition is valued at ~$8 USD.
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies sell for nearly $200. Mid-grade raw copies consistently sell for under $15 in online auctions.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS). The cost of grading exceeds the market value for this specific condition. Grading is typically only profitable for this issue if the book is in 9.6 or higher condition.
Notable Features
Features Power Girl cover and story. Notable for early Ambush Bug appearances. Direct edition indicated by the 'Where the Action Is!' DC Logo in the UPC box. Includes a Masters of the Universe insert/preview.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC publication. Features period-accurate glossy cover stock and newsprint interior. Staple placement and '60c' price point are consistent with 1983 distribution.