Showcase Presents Doctor Fate and Hourman ##55
DC Comics • Showcase Vol. 1
Writer
Gardner Fox
Interior Artist
Murphy Anderson
Cover Artist
Murphy Anderson
Publication Date
April 1965
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a team-up between Earth-2 Golden Age heroes Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson) and Hourman (Rex Tyler). They battle the villain Solomon Grundy. The story is titled Solo for Solomon Grundy! and includes an appearance by the original Green Lantern (Alan Scott).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy creases on the right side of the cover, spine stress with color breaks, blunted corners, possible subscription crease, and general surface wear consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $50 - $80; Graded (4.0): $120 - $160
Recent Sales
Copies in VG/FN condition have recently sold between $75 and $125 depending on page quality and eye appeal. Lower grades (2.0-3.0) track near $40.
Grading Recommendation
Likely not worth professional grading unless for preservation. The cost of CGC grading, shipping, and handling would consume most of the potential profit at a 4.0 grade. Only grade if you suspect it can clean up to a 6.0+ via pressing.
Notable Features
First Silver Age appearance of Solomon Grundy. Iconic Murphy Anderson artwork. Part of the revival of Golden Age Justice Society of America characters during the Silver Age.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1965 DC Comic. The 12-cent price point, DC Bullet logo, and paper aging (slight tanning visible at edges) are consistent with period production standards.