Tales of the Teen Titans #44 – Canadian Price Variant – CGC 9.4 (1984, DC)

The birth of Nightwing—sealed in rare variant form.

📖 Comic Details:
This is Tales of the Teen Titans #44, published by DC Comics in July 1984, featuring the Canadian Price Variant with a $0.95 cover price. This pivotal issue is Part 3 of The Judas Contract, written by Marv Wolfman with art by George Pérez, and includes the first appearance of Dick Grayson as Nightwing, a major evolution for one of DC’s most beloved legacy characters. Also features Deathstroke the Terminator in a major role.

🧾 Grading:

• CGC Graded 9.4 – A higher-grade copy with strong presentation and clean structure.

• Canadian Price Variant ($0.95 cover) – Scarcer than the U.S. edition.

• Only 37 copies exist at CGC 9.4 as of October 2024 (CGC Census).

• Cover price: $0.95

• Condition: CGC 9.4

🔥 Significance:
This issue is a milestone in DC history, marking the moment Dick Grayson sheds his Robin identity and becomes Nightwing for the first time. As the turning point of The Judas Contract, it remains a cornerstone for Teen Titans and Nightwing fans—and one of the most important Bronze Age keys in DC’s catalog.

💎 Investment & Display:
The Canadian Price Variant in CGC 9.4 offers rarity, significance, and display value all in one. With Nightwing’s popularity surging across comics, animation, and live-action adaptations, this variant is a top-tier acquisition for collectors seeking high-grade, low-population keys with major character debuts.