Adventure Comics featuring Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes ##371
DC Comics • Adventure Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Jim Shooter
Interior Artist
Curt Swan (pencils), Jack Abel (inks)
Cover Artist
Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks)
Publication Date
August 1968
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion!' Superboy quits the Legion of Super-Heroes to join a group called the Wanderers. Meanwhile, the Legion must deal with the threat of the Sun-Eater.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (3.0)
Condition Details
Visible circular red sticker on the cover (potential surface damage/ink transfer upon removal), moderate spine wear with multiple color-breaking stress lines, edge wear along the right side, corner blunting on all corners, surface scuffing in the title area, and expected paper yellowing due to age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (estimated 3.0): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Copies in mid-grade (5.0-6.0) have recently sold for $20-$30. Low-grade copies like this typically sell for $10 or less at retail.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading, shipping, and handling would likely exceed the final market value of the book in this condition, especially with the adhesive sticker issue.
Notable Features
Silver Age DC cover. Features the Wanderers and the Legion of Super-Heroes. Traditional 12-cent cover price.
Authentication Notes
Authentic period-correct newsprint and ink saturation for late 1960s DC publications. Staple placement and cover gloss are consistent with Silver Age manufacturing.