DC Comics Presents Superman and Green Arrow ##20
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Jose Delbo and Joe Giella
Cover Artist
Ross Andru and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
April 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Superman teams up with Green Arrow to take on the villainous Hellgrammite. The story involves environmental threats and Green Arrow being targeted by a transformation-inducing organism.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and color-breaking creases. Significant corner blunting on the bottom right. Surface wear and possible light staining/foxing in the lower right quadrant. Minor edge wear and slight vertical bowing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (as-is): $5.00 - $10.00 / Graded (CGC 4.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies fluctuate between $5 and $12. High-grade (NM 9.4+) copies sell for significantly more, often exceeding $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would exceed the final market value of the book in this condition. This is a great 'reader' copy or filler for a run.
Notable Features
UK Price Variant (marked 15p instead of 40c). Features a classic Superman/Green Arrow team-up. Contains a UPC barcode, indicating a direct market or newsstand distribution for the UK region.
Authentication Notes
Authentic period piece. The paper aging (tanning) on the edges, the specific '15p' price stamp common for UK distribution in 1980, and the Ross Andru signature on the left edge are consistent with original copies.