The Witching Hour #No. 45
DC Comics • The Witching Hour Vol. 1
Writer
Various (including Leo Dorfman)
Interior Artist
Various (including E.R. Cruz and Abe Oksner)
Cover Artist
Nick Cardy (signed 'Cardy' lower right)
Publication Date
August 1974
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology horror comic hosted by the Three Witches (Mildred, Mordred, and Cynthia). This issue features the lead story 'Something Sinister About Uncle Harry,' involving a young boy, his mysterious uncle, and a demonic presence.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy spine wear with numerous color-breaking spine ticks and white stress lines; significant color chipping along the left spine edge; corner blunting particularly on the bottom right; noticeable surface wear and scuffing on the black ink backgrounds; general edge wear and mild discoloration.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $15; Graded (CGC 4.0): $35 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies of this issue range from $8 to $18 depending on eye appeal. High-grade (9.0+) copies fetch significantly more, often $100+.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission (approx. $30-$50) likely exceeds the final market value of a 4.0 grade copy. This is better kept as a raw reader copy or 'filler' for a run collection.
Notable Features
Classic Bronze Age horror cover by Nick Cardy. Features 'The Witching Hour' hosts. 20-cent cover price variant. Common characteristic of 1970s DC horror anthologies.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1974 edition. The paper show expected aging (off-white/cream tones), and the 'The Line of DC Super-Stars' logo and 20-cent price circle are consistent with DC's 1974 production standards.