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DC Comics Presents #28, Cover

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Location: Action, Superman, Supergirl, DC Comics Presents
Title: DC Comics Presents #28, Cover*
Artist:  Jim Starlin (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1196
Likes on CAF: 16
Comments: 27
Added to Site: 6/28/2020

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In July of 1980, DC Comics Presents issue #26 came out (carried a cover date of October). It was an important issue – not for anything that has to do with Jim Starlin. More about that shortly. The reason it was important is that contained a 16 page preview of the New Teen Titans. At some point, I’ll write more about NTT, but I believe the Wolfman/Perez run is one of the more consequential DC runs in the last 40 years.



For me, though, the Len Wein/Jim Starlin four issue run was personally consequential, and also introduced Mongul to the Superman cast of major super villains. Creating real competition for Superman is extremely difficult if not impossible, but Wein and Starlin succeeded in a perfect bad guy in Mongul. Mongul has continued to appear in the DCU in various books and notably in Superman Annual #11, written by Alan Moore. Additionally, Wein chose to give Superman the weakness of pride and explore in this short run what happens when the man of tomorrow makes a mistake. It's a deceptively complex run. Anyway, I’m always on the lookout for pages from this run, and when I had the chance to put my hands on the one of the covers, I jumped on it.



Please take a look at the cover to DC Comics Presents #28 by Jim Starlin.

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Pheng T Member Since 2006
Posted On 6/28/2020

What a Magnificent cover. Congrats!!!

Mark Levy Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/28/2020

Starlin cosmic cover - pretty slick acquisition!

E DLS Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/28/2020

Gosh, your description brings back so many memories from my comic collecting days.  Like everyone else back then, I was obsessed with Clarement & Byrne's X-Men.  But there was a buzz going on about a "new" team book over at DC that was giving X-Men a run for their money.  By the time I got into NTT, they were already a few issues in.  I was so happy to be able to track down all the back issues including #1.  But was disappointed to learn that it wasn't their first appearance.  That's the first time I ever heard of DC Comics Presents #26.  I had no idea what it was or what it looked like, but I pretty much spent all my time at every subsequent comic convention looking for a copy.  Can't remember how many copies I ended up with over the years, but that cover image is pretty much ingrained in my mind.  And you're right.  Even though I was a huge Starlin fan, and I knew it was a Starlin cover, the only thing that mattered to me was that it was the first NTT appearance.  But thanks for giving this Starlin run the love and respect it deserves.  And congrats on scoring this cover.  Stay safe buddy!

kent mansley Member Since 2015
Posted On 6/28/2020

Great cover! Congrats!

West Stephan Member Since 2007
Posted On 6/28/2020

Great cover! Mongul looks like the Red Skull on this cover in black and white!

Bill J Member Since 2009
Posted On 6/28/2020

Fabulous cover! Starlin at his best!

Michael One Minute Later Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/28/2020

A wonderful Starlin cover featuring Mongul who was quite the villain for a time -- superb.

David  Mandel Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/28/2020

Just great!

Chris C Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/28/2020

Such lightning in a bottle, this era for DC, this title for DC, Starlin's work during this time. It just all clicked in a big big way. Love this cover and those Mongul stories from that era. 

REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO Member Since 2016
Posted On 6/29/2020

Woww Wonderful Cover, congratulations

Stephen F Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/29/2020

Spectacular!!!    Congrats!

Keith Becker Member Since 2018
Posted On 6/29/2020

Cool cover, Ron. Enjoyed the writeup. Congrats! 

Lee Benaka Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/29/2020

What a dramatic and stunning cover, I love it!  Big congrats Ron!

Gene Park Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/29/2020

Striking cover!  Congrats!!

Gaurav Patel Member Since 2013
Posted On 6/29/2020

ICONIC ! Mongul was such a great addition to the DCU 

Posted On 6/29/2020

I owned this for years (was the last owner before you Ron) and I simply love this cover for not only the reasons you stated but for my love of Starlin's cosmic art. Why did I sell? Well I am a Marvel collector and I simply ran out of money to buy Avengers art. My loss and your gain. So glad it went into a worthy collection who truley loves the art! 

Xavier  . Member Since 2010
Posted On 7/6/2020

Wow Ron, I know how much you love the Starlin DC Comics Presents issues, so getting this cover must have been a dream come true! Congratulations on this addition, it’s a spectacular piece!

Dave W Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/8/2020

Always fun to see cover art for a comic you flipped through on a comic rack. I didn't buy this one but this cover gave me pause. I am sure a Marvel comic won the day but that doesn't take away from a great cover! Congrats!

Cosmic Code Authority Member Since 2020
Posted On 7/21/2020

Beautiful, one of Starlin's best from his early 80s DC covers.

Matt W Member Since 2009
Posted On 8/8/2020

So great!

Comics Superworld Member Since 2007
Posted On 8/8/2020

Egads!  That's a cosmic and star spanning cover.  Just a great one.

comicinkking. com Member Since 2004
Posted On 8/8/2020

Great cover!!  Congrats!!

John B Member Since 2004
Posted On 8/8/2020

Cosmic! 

Stephen F Member Since 2005
Posted On 8/8/2020

Hey, how did I miss this one when you first posted?   Congrats Ron, a real gem!

Foggy Bottom Member Since 2009
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Posted On 9/7/2020

Baller.

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005
Posted On 11/16/2020

A rare appearance of Kara where she was treated with respect.( Giffen also did her justice on her Legion appearances ) A powerful story.

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/17/2026

Growing up, my cousins were almost my best friends. I loved the Kara/Kal dynamic.

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