DC Comics Presents Superman and Batgirl ##19
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Denny O'Neil
Interior Artist
Joe Staton
Cover Artist
Dick Giordano
Publication Date
March 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A team-up adventure featuring Superman and Batgirl (Barbara Gordon). The duo investigates a mystery involving a century-old tomb and a bird-headed entity delivering the 'Curse of Horus.' The story is titled 'Who Haunts This House?'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color breaking spine stress ticks, blunting on the bottom right corner, slight vertical curvature/bending on the right edge, and minor surface wear/scuffing consistent with age. Spine shows moderate wear with white stress marks against the black border.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (estimated 6.0): $30 - $45. Note: UK Price Variants sometimes carry a niche premium but are generally less desirable than US Cent copies in common grades.
Recent Sales
Recent 6.0 - 8.0 raw copies have sold between $8 and $20. High-grade (9.6+) copies fetch $100+. This specific UK variant is less frequently traded in high volume.
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 issue. It is best kept in a bag and board as a reader or filler copy.
Notable Features
This is a UK Price Variant, distinguished by the '15p' price instead of the US '40c'. It features a Dick Giordano cover. It is not considered a major key issue but is a solid Bronze Age team-up.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the 1980s printing style, 15p UK price box configuration, and the UPC barcode placement for the era. The page quality appears ivory to off-white based on the visible edges.