Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes ##232
DC Comics • Superboy Vol. 1 (titled Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes during this era)
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Ric Estrada and Jack Abel
Cover Artist
Mike Grell
Publication Date
October 1977
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market variant indicated by UPC strike-through/absence of bar code data typical of late 70s early direct distribution)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Disease That Wouldn't Die!' where a mysterious plague strikes the Legionnaires during the Klordny Festival. Characters include Superboy, Saturn Girl, Lightning Lad, and Element Lad. Also contains a back-up story featuring the Legion of Substitute Heroes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress marks (spine ticks), significant corner blunting at the top right, minor surface wear/scuffing on the purple background, and edge wear along the right-hand margin. The cover remains attached but shows moderate handling wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.0+): $45.00 - $65.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range from $4 to $10. High-grade (9.6) slabs have sold for roughly $85-$100, but lower grades rarely appear at auction due to low demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would exceed the market value of the book in this mid-grade condition. Best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Bronze Age DC issue with a Mike Grell cover. Includes an appearance by the Legion of Substitute Heroes. Features the 'Klordny' festival which is a recurring bit of Legion lore.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC publication. Paper stock shows appropriate age-related off-white to yellowish toning on the interior pages visible at the edges. Standard staple placement and 60-cent price point matching 1977 DC Giant issues.