The New Gods ##8
DC Comics • The New Gods Vol. 1
Writer
Jack Kirby
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
May 1972
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Orion, Lightray, and Kalibak. The story titled 'The Death Wish of Terrible Turpin' involves the mortal detective Dan 'Terrible' Turpin attempting to intervene in a battle between Kalibak and Orion.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (3.0)
Condition Details
Significant damage including a large piece missing from the bottom left corner, a price sticker on the top right, heavy spine wear with splitting/tearing, corner blunting, possible liquid staining or foxing on the right edge, and overall surface abrasions.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded (3.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (9.0+) sell for $150-$200, while low-grade copies like this one typically sell in $5-$10 bargain bins due to the significant structural damage.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Part of Jack Kirby's 'Fourth World' saga. Features regular DC 25-cent price variant of the era. Iconic Kirby technical and action-heavy cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC publication. Paper oxidation (browning) is consistent with age and pulp quality of the 1970s. Corner loss shows the internal fiber board texture expected of original stock.