DC Comics Presents Superman and Robin the Teen Wonder ##31
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
E. Nelson Bridwell
Interior Artist
Don Heck
Cover Artist
Dick Giordano
Publication Date
March 1981
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Superman teams up with Robin (Dick Grayson) to take on a deadly circus-themed threat. The issue also includes a backup story featuring Robotman titled 'Whatever Happened to Robotman?'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stresses; slight blunting on the top and bottom left corners; minor edge wear along the right side; light scuffing on the dark green background areas; general shelf wear but maintains good gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (estimated 6.5): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Standard direct editions in mid-grade range sell for approximately $8-$12. UK price variants typically command a slight niche premium of 10-20% to the right collector but have lower overall liquidity.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading plus shipping exceeds the current market value of a mid-grade copy of this specific issue.
Notable Features
Featured UK Price Variant (15p instead of 50c US). Bronze Age Superman/Robin team-up. Includes Robotman backup story.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1981 DC production. Features the circular 'DC Comics Presents' logo and 'UK' indicator in the price box. Ink density and paper color appear consistent with legitimate newsstand distribution in the UK market.