DC Comics Presents ##24
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
Cover Artist
Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
Publication Date
August 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Superman and Deadman in 'The Eradication of Superman!'. Deadman (Boston Brand) must inhabit Superman's body to stop a threat, but finds the Man of Steel's powers overwhelming and dangerous to bystanders.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and several color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top right and bottom right. Slight surface wear/scuffing visible on the dark background areas and some edge wear. The cover retains good color vibrancy but shows typical handling wear for its age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.0+): $45 - $75. Note: UK Price variants often carry a slight niche premium for collectors but generally follow standard values.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies hover around $8-$12. High-grade slabbed copies (9.6) have sold for approximately $80-$100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for sentimental reasons. The current estimated grade (~6.0) does not justify the cost of grading fees/shipping. Pressing would improve appearance but likely not raise the grade significantly due to color-breaking spine ticks.
Notable Features
Includes a backup story featuring 'Whatever Happened to Rex the Wonder Dog?'. This is a UK Price Variant (labeled 15p instead of 50c). Noted for Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez's classic Bronze Age artwork.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980 DC publication. Features period-accurate newsstand barcode, 15p UK price box, and standard Bronze Age matte paper stock. Ink density and registration are consistent with DC printing standards of that era.