Secrets of Haunted House ##31
DC Comics • Secrets of Haunted House Vol. 1
Writer
Jack Oleck, Mike W. Barr, George Kashdan
Interior Artist
Ruben Yandoc, Dan Spiegle, Jerry Grandenetti
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
December 1980
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A horror anthology hosted by Abel. Featured stories include 'The Man In The Mirror', 'The Secret of the Master', and 'The Man Who Could Not Die'. No significant character first appearances.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (color-breaking), slight blunting on the bottom-right corner, minor edge wear on the left side, and a slight possible surface scuff near the top-center title area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade typically sell for $5 to $12 on platforms like eBay. Graded 9.6 copies reached approximately $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The grading fees would exceed the raw market value of the comic. It is a common Bronze Age horror book and only holds significant value at a 9.8 grade.
Notable Features
Features a Joe Kubert cover. Includes a 'Daily Planet' backup feature style mention in the newspaper art.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s DC gloss stock. UPC barcode indicates a Direct Edition distribution. No signs of counterfeit; staples appear original and correctly placed.