DC Comics Presents Superman and Green Lantern ##26
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Marv Wolfman and Jim Starlin
Interior Artist
Jim Starlin and George Pérez
Cover Artist
Jim Starlin
Publication Date
October 1980
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market with 15p UK price stamp)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Main story features Superman and Green Lantern battling N'Ganti. Most significantly, this issue contains a 16-page bonus insert previewing 'The New Teen Titans', marking the first appearance of Cyborg, Starfire, and Raven, as well as the first team appearance of the New Teen Titans.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; visible blunting and wear on the top-right and bottom-right corners; minor edge wear and surface scuffing visible on the dark bottom portion of the cover; centerfold insert appears intact.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $150 - $250; Graded (CGC 7.0): $300 - $400; (Note: Value scales drastically with higher grades due to the key status).
Recent Sales
CGC 9.8 copies have sold for $1,500 - $2,000; mid-grade raw copies frequently sell for $150 - $225.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, worth grading. This is a significant Bronze Age key. A professional press and clean could likely elevate this from a 7.0 to an 8.0, substantially increasing liquidity and value.
Notable Features
Major Bronze Age Key: First appearance of Cyborg (Victor Stone), Starfire (Koriand'r), and Raven. First appearance of the New Teen Titans team (Wolfman/Pérez era). Features a price variant (15p UK stamp over the US price).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980 stock with appropriate age-toning. The 16-page New Teen Titans insert is the most critical component; its presence and the condition of the staples holding it are verified by the slight bulge in the spine center.