Secrets of Haunted House ##31
DC Comics • Secrets of Haunted House Vol. 1
Writer
J.M. DeMatteis, George Kashdan, Mike W. Barr
Interior Artist
Dan Spiegle, Fred Carrillo, Adrian Gonzales
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
December 1980
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - Newsstand UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology horror comic containing three stories: 'Dead Man’s Eyes,' 'The Haunting of the Haunted House,' and 'Hell Is for the Hero.' Hosted by Destiny of the Endless.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with some white 'ticks' showing, minor corner blunting on the bottom left and top right, some surface wear visible near the top edge and light edge wear along the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.0+): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold for $6-$12 on eBay recently. High grade (9.6-9.8) slabbed copies fetch significantly more due to registry sets.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not worth professional grading unless it is a sentimental copy or a candidate for a 9.6+. Grading fees would likely exceed the market value increase for this specific issue grade.
Notable Features
Includes a story by J.M. DeMatteis. Hosted by Destiny (Neil Gaiman's Sandman character predecessor). Features a Joe Kubert cover.
Authentication Notes
Standard 50 cent price point for 1980. Features authentic aged paper tone and correct barcode placement for a newsstand edition from this era.