The Adventures of Superman ##452
DC Comics • The Adventures of Superman Vol. 1
Writer
Jerry Ordway
Interior Artist
Dan Jurgens & Dennis Janke
Cover Artist
Dan Jurgens
Publication Date
March 1989
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Brainiac takes over the mind of Milton Fine to battle Superman. This issue explores the psychological and physical toll Brainiac takes on Clark Kent's psyche.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; corner wear/blunting on the upper and lower right; slight horizontal crease near the bottom edge; minor surface scuffing visible on the white border areas; page edges appear slightly tanned.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for around $3-$7 on secondary markets. Graded high-grade copies (9.8) have sold in the range of $45-$55 recently.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx $30-$40) exceeds the market value of a mid-grade raw copy. Only recommended if the book is in pristine 9.8 condition.
Notable Features
Features Brainiac; Newsstand edition with barcode in the lower-left corner; Part of the post-Crisis on Infinite Earths era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s DC newsstand print. The paper stock and ink saturation are consistent with DC's production from this era. No signs of restoration visible.