Showcase ##55
DC Comics • Showcase Presents The Super-Team Supreme
Writer
Gardner Fox
Interior Artist
Murphy Anderson
Cover Artist
Murphy Anderson
Publication Date
April 1965
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First meeting of the Silver Age Doctor Fate and Hourman. The story features Solomon Grundy going on a rampage on Earth-2. Also features a special guest appearance by the Golden Age Green Lantern (Alan Scott). Key Silver Age revival story.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine wear with visible stress lines and light color breaking. Corners are rounded with blunting. Substantial edge wear along the bottom and left margins. Surface scuffing visible on the purple background. Slight warping along the spine indicate possible moisture exposure or heavy reading wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $60 - $85 USD; Graded (4.0): $120 - $160 USD
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar VG condition sold recently between $55 and $90. A CGC 6.0 sold for approximately $250 in late 2023.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading at this tier unless for personal preservation. The estimated slabbed value increase would likely be offset by the cost of grading, shipping, and fees given the visible wear. A professional clean and press might bring it to a 4.5 or 5.0.
Notable Features
Significant for being a key Silver Age appearance of Golden Age characters. Features iconic Murphy Anderson art and the first meeting of Doctor Fate and Hourman in the Silver Age.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic with correct 12-cent silver age pricing, period-accurate color palette, and natural paper aging. Staple placement and ink density match known copies from the 1965 print run.