DC Comics Presents Superman and Madame Xanadu ##63
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Moore
Interior Artist
Calamano
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
November 1983
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Superman teams up with the mystic Madame Xanadu to battle a force from the Dark Dimension. This issue is notable for being one of the earliest DC works by legendary writer Alan Moore.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; slight corner blunting on the bottom left; minor color rub on the dark purple background area; surface appears relatively flat through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded: $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $4 to $12 depending on condition. 9.8 graded copies occasionally reach $80+, but mid-grade copies sell for very little over the cost of shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value for this specific issue at a mid-to-high grade does not exceed the cost of grading fees (CGC/CBCS). It is best kept as a nice reader copy.
Notable Features
Early Alan Moore DC work. Direct Edition (indicated by the 'The New DC' logo in the UPC box). Features Madame Xanadu.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the trade dress (DC logo), correct price point for the era ($0.75), and natural paper aging visible at the edges.