The Witching Hour ##45
DC Comics • The Witching Hour Vol. 1
Writer
Leo Dorfman, George Kashdan
Interior Artist
Ruben Yandoc, Antonio DeZuniga
Cover Artist
Nick Cardy
Publication Date
August 1974
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct/Newsstand Era)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology of horror and suspense stories hosted by the three witches: Mordred, Mildred, and Cynthia. This issue features the lead story 'Something Sinister About Uncle Harry' about an orphaned boy and his demonic relative.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Multiple color-breaking spine stresses, significant edge wear along the left spine, corner blunting, possible moisture stains or surface dirt on the upper right, and minor creasing on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $15 | Graded (4.0): $35 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw mid-grade copies range from $8 to $20 depending on exact state. Low demand for this specific non-key issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services would exceed the market value of the book in this condition. Professional cleaning/pressing might raise it to a 5.0, but it remains a low-value bronze age issue.
Notable Features
Bronze Age horror title. Features a classic Nick Cardy cover. Not a major key issue, but part of DC's popular 1970s horror line. No UPC barcode (pre-UPC standard for many titles).
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1974 DC publication standards. Paper shows natural aging/tanning typical of 70s newsprint. Ink density and logo placement appear authentic.