DC COMICS PRESENTS SUPERMAN AND THE SPECTRE ##29
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Jim Starlin
Cover Artist
Jim Starlin
Publication Date
January 1981
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Superman teams up with The Spectre (Jim Corrigan) to face a cosmic threat. Features 'Where No Superman Has Gone Before!' The issue also contains a back-up story titled 'Whatever Happened to... Dr. Mid-Nite?' featuring the Golden Age hero.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Overall high eye appeal. Notable blunting on the bottom left corner. Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight softening of the upper right corner. The cover retains good gloss and color vibrancy, though some micro-creasing is visible near the staples.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 USD | Graded (9.8): $120 - $150 USD
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar condition hover around $12-$18. UK price variants typically sell for roughly the same as or slightly less than the US cents version unless to a specific variant collector.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a press results in a guaranteed 9.6 or 9.8. The current estimated grade of 8.0 would not yield a significant return after grading fees. A 'Clean and Press' could potentially raise this to an 8.5/9.0.
Notable Features
Jim Starlin cover art and interior pencils. This is the UK Price Variant (15p cover price instead of US 50 cents). Contains a notable Dr. Mid-Nite backup story. First appearance of the Mongul-associated 'Warworld' was in the previous issue, making this part of a desirable era of the run.
Authentication Notes
Authentic period-correct newsprint interior. The 15p UK price stamp is typical for DC distribution in the United Kingdom during 1981. Color registration and staple placement appear consistent with late Bronze Age DC manufacturing.