DC Comics Presents ##23
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Joe Staton
Cover Artist
Ross Andru & Dick Giordano
Publication Date
July 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p Pencil Mark)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A team-up between Superman and Doctor Fate featuring the story 'The Curse of the Crimson Centurion!'. Superman finds himself enslaved by a mystical pirate, requiring Kent Nelson (Doctor Fate) to intervene with his magical abilities.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; significant blunting and wear on all four corners; heavy staining/soiling on the bottom right corner of the front cover; slight spine roll; horizontal creasing near the top; overall surface wear and loss of gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $150 - $200 (Note: This copy is low grade and not suitable for investment-grade valuation)
Recent Sales
Low-grade raw copies sell for $3-$8 USD. High-grade (9.6+) copies typically sell for $50-$100+ depending on the market for bronze-age keys.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $30-$50) exceeds the market value of a 4.0 copy. Keep as a reader copy.
Notable Features
This is a UK 15p price variant (historically distributed in the United Kingdom). Doctor Fate appearance; Bronze Age DC team-up series; 15p cover price instead of the US 50c price.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. All layout elements (UPC, DC Bullet logo, Comics Code Authority seal) are consistent with 1980 DC production. The 15p price is printed, which is a legitimate regional variation of the period.