DC Comics Presents ##26
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Marv Wolfman and Jim Starlin
Interior Artist
Jim Starlin and George Pérez
Cover Artist
Jim Starlin
Publication Date
October 1980
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Main story features Superman and Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) fighting a mental entity. Most importantly, this issue contains a 16-page bonus preview titled 'Where Nightmares Begin!', which is the first appearance of the New Teen Titans: Raven, Starfire, Cyborg, and the new Beast Boy (Changeling).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress with small color-breaking ticks visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor surface wear and light edge wear. Overall color vibrancy is high with sharp registration.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $150 - $250; Graded (9.0): $350 - $450; Graded (9.8): $1,200+
Recent Sales
9.0 graded copies have recently sold between $380 and $420. High-grade (9.8) copies remain in high demand, occasionally exceeding $1,500 due to key appearance.
Grading Recommendation
Highly Recommended. This is a major Bronze Age key. Professional pressing and cleaning could potentially bump this to a 9.2 or 9.4, significantly increasing market value.
Notable Features
First appearance of the New Teen Titans (Cyborg, Raven, Starfire). First appearance of the villain Grant Wilson (Ravager). Newsstand UPC barcode edition. High-demand Bronze Age key issue.
Authentication Notes
Authentic period-correct newsstand edition. Features correct 50-cent cover price, paper stock aging consistent with 1980, and Jim Starlin's signature art style on the cover.