DC Comics Presents Superman in the House of Mystery ##53
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Dan Mishkin
Interior Artist
Curt Swan
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
January 1983
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Logo in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Superman enters the House of Mystery and encounters Cain. The story involves Superman dealing with supernatural forces and monsters. This issue is a crossover between DC's main superhero universe and its horror line.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress, some color-breaking ticks on the left edge. Mild corner blunting on the top right. Slight cover tanning/aging consistent with newsprint quality from the early 80s.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (9.0+): $40 - $70
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $5 to $12 on platforms like eBay. High-grade 9.8 copies can fetch upwards of $100 due to collectors of the Atari Force insert.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless it is a sentimental copy. The cost of grading (approx. $30-$50) exceeds the average market value for a mid-grade copy of this issue.
Notable Features
Includes a 16-page bonus preview of 'Atari Force' (Issue #1). This was a promotional tie-in with the Atari video game company. Also identifies as a 'Where the Action Is!' cover era book.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s quality newsprint and glossy cover. No signs of counterfeiting; registration and colors are consistent with DC's 1983 production standards.