The Witching Hour #No. 47
DC Comics • The Witching Hour Vol. 1
Writer
Various (Anthology)
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Nick Cardy (attributed)
Publication Date
October 1974
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A horror anthology hosted by the Three Witches (Mildred, Mordred, and Cynthia). This issue features several short supernatural stories including 'Haunted Any Houses Lately?' and 'The Man Who Could Not Die'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy edge wear and color loss along the top and left margins; multiple color-breaking spine stresses; visible yellow price sticker and a larger circular sticker on the right side of the cover; blunted corners; significant surface scuffing and overall heavy shelf wear visible through the poly-bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 USD; Graded (CGC 2.0): $25 - $40 USD
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade (5.0) copies range from $20-$30. Low-grade copies like this one typically sell in bulk lots or for under $10 at retail.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx $25+) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. Best kept as a reader copy or for personal collection.
Notable Features
Bronze Age DC horror; iconic Nick Cardy skeleton cover; 20-cent price point; features the Three Witches hosts.
Authentication Notes
The book displays appropriate 1970s newsprint aging and ink saturation. The stickers are aftermarket additions common in secondary retail markets (likely old price tags).