Tales of the Teen Titans ##44
DC Comics • Tales of the Teen Titans Vol. 1
Writer
Marv Wolfman
Interior Artist
George Pérez
Cover Artist
George Pérez
Publication Date
July 1984
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of 'The Judas Contract' storyline. This issue is a major key as it features the first appearance of Dick Grayson as Nightwing and provides the origin of Deathstroke the Terminator. It also explores Terra's betrayal of the Titans.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks on the left edge. Minor blunting on the top-left and bottom-right corners. Light surface wear and edge softening. The cover remains vibrant with no major tears or stains visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $80 - $120; Graded (9.0+): $250 - $400+
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies range from $75 to $130. High grade CGC 9.8 copies routinely sell for over $1,200 due to the character significance.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if it can be pressed to a 9.0 or higher. A professional cleaning and pressing service could significantly improve the spine aesthetics and secure a higher grade, increasing value by 50-100%.
Notable Features
First appearance of Nightwing (Dick Grayson). First appearance of Jericho (Joseph Wilson). Origin of Deathstroke. Essential piece of 1980s DC history and part of one of the most famous storylines in the medium.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1984 DC Direct Edition distribution (indicated by the 'The New DC' ad box where the barcode would be). Paper stock and ink saturation appear authentic to the period.