Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe ##7
DC Comics • Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, and Robert Greenberger
Interior Artist
Various Artists (includes Jack Kirby, Gil Kane, Curt Swan, etc.)
Cover Artist
Joe Staton and Bruce Patterson
Publication Date
September 1985
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An encyclopedic issue detailing characters from Doctor Psycho to Fastback. Includes entries for the Doom Patrol, Eclipso, Elongated Man, and Enchantress. This series was an essential guide to the pre-Crisis DC Universe continuity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top and bottom right. Slight cover surface scuffing/wear consistent with age. Page edges show early signs of tanning.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $5 on secondary markets. High-grade slabbed copies see limited volume but generally stay under $75.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value of the book unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 or 9.9 candidate, which this specimen is not due to spine wear.
Notable Features
Includes character bios and artwork by legendary creators. Notable for consolidating the complex DC history during the Crisis on Infinite Earths era. No barcode (Direct Market Edition).
Authentication Notes
The item appears authentic. The Baxter paper stock used for this series is slightly heavier than standard newsprint, which matches the visible texture and age-related tanning shown in the photo.