Teen Titans Spotlight ##14
DC Comics • Teen Titans Spotlight Vol. 1
Writer
Michael Reaves
Interior Artist
Stan Woch
Cover Artist
Stan Woch
Publication Date
September 1987
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue features a standalone story starring Nightwing (Dick Grayson) with a guest appearance by Batman. The plot follows Nightwing as he deals with a personal mission involving a kidnapping and organized crime, showcasing his evolution from Robin to a solo hero while still operating under the shadow of the Bat.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with multiple visible color-breaking ticks; corner blunting particularly on the bottom right; slight edge wear along the right-hand side of the front cover; minor surface scuffing visible on darker ink areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded (9.8): $60.00 - $90.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade typically sell for $3 to $8. 9.8 graded copies have realized prices between $65 and $85 in recent online auctions.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading, shipping, and handling would likely exceed the final market value of a 7.5-8.0 copy.
Notable Features
Includes a guest appearance by Batman. Features the 'Who Watches the Watchmen?' promotional corner box snippet common to 1987 DC titles. This series was an anthology focus on individual Titan members.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s DC printing. Correct paper stock (Baxter-style paper not used here, standard newsprint/mando semi-gloss of that era). Staple placement is correct for DC manufacturing of the late 80s.