DC Special #No. 1
DC Comics • DC Special Vol. 1
Writer
John Broome
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino / Murphy Anderson
Publication Date
October / December 1968
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An 'All-Infantino Issue' highlighting the work of Carmine Infantino. It includes reprints of classic stories featuring Batman, The Flash, and Green Lantern, specifically Batman #121, Flash #110, and Green Lantern #2.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and wear along the left edge. Significant corner blunting on the top and bottom right. Notable color-breaking horizontal crease near the center right edge. General surface wear and mild soiling/yellowing consistent with age. Slight staining near the bottom edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 5.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold between $18 and $30. High-grade copies (CGC 9.0+) can reach $150-$200.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading at this time. The cost of grading and shipping would likely exceed the market value of the book in this condition. Best kept as a raw collector's item or reader copy.
Notable Features
First issue of the DC Special anthology series. Giants-sized 25-cent issue. Features a unique cover depicting Infantino at his drawing board surrounded by the characters he famously illustrated.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1968 original. The 25-cent cover price, National Periodical Publications (DC) logo, and the specific paper aging (oxidation) are consistent with Bronze Age production standards. No signs of restoration are visible from the exterior.