DC Comics Presents ##7
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Joe Staton
Cover Artist
Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
March 1979
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Superman teams up with Red Tornado in a story titled 'Under the Sun of the Red Tornado!' The plot involves Superman seemingly being killed by aliens, leaving Red Tornado to face the threat alone. It features the solar-powered android hero attempting to save Earth from a radiation-based catastrophe.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge, slight blunting of the corners, particularly the top left. Minor edge wear and surface scuffing on the dark inks of the cover. Appears to have a slight vertical alignment shift or spine roll common with books of this era.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.8): $120 - $160; Graded (CGC 6.0): $20 - $30.
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition typically sell for under $10. High-grade registered copies (9.6 and above) have sold for $100+ recently, but low to mid-grade copies are very common.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade range (6.0 - 7.0) does not yield enough market value to offset the costs of shipping and grading fees. Best kept as a raw reader copy or in a bag/board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Bronze Age DC team-up series. Notable for the early Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez cover art, who became the definitive artist for DC's style guide. This copy features a UPC barcode (Direct/Newsstand distribution variant).
Authentication Notes
The book displays correct 1979 DC trade dress, including the 40-cent price point and 'The Most Sensational Super-Team Yet!' banner. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting are present.