Showcase #55 ##55
DC Comics • Showcase Vol. 1
Writer
Gardner Fox
Interior Artist
Murphy Anderson
Cover Artist
Murphy Anderson
Publication Date
April 1965
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (12-cent Silver Age)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a team-up between Silver Age Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson) and Hourman (Rex Tyler) as they battle Solomon Grundy. This issue is notable for being part of the revival of Golden Age characters in the Silver Age of comics.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with visible stress lines and color breaking. Significant color chipping and white abrasions along the left spine edge and bottom edge. Blunted corners with minor creasing. Visible surface wear and light soiling on the purple background areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50. Graded (3.0): $60 - $80.
Recent Sales
Low-grade raw copies (3.0-4.0) have recently sold between $35 and $60. Mid-grade copies (6.0) can reach $150+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition unless for personal preservation. The costs of CGC/CBCS grading plus shipping would likely exceed the market value gain for a 3.0 grade.
Notable Features
First Silver Age appearance of Solomon Grundy. Guest appearance by Earth-2 Green Lantern (Alan Scott). Silver Age key issue for JSA fans. Features the iconic purple 'showcase' cover design.
Authentication Notes
The wear patterns, paper oxidation on the edges, and 12-cent cover price indicators appear consistent with authentic DC Silver Age newsprint stock from 1965.