DC Comics Presents Superman and Adam Strange ##82
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents (1978 Series)
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Klaus Janson
Cover Artist
Eduardo Barreto
Publication Date
June 1985
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Superman teams up with Adam Strange. In 'The Last Earth-Prime Story,' Superman is transported to Earth-Prime (the 'real world') where he encounters Cary Bates and Elliot S. Maggin and deals with the fallout of the Multiverse shifting towards Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor color rub/surface abrasion near the top staple. Overall bright and well-preserved.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Recent ungraded copies in similar condition have sold for $6.00 to $10.00 on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies average approximately $70.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of a raw copy in this condition; it would need to be a guaranteed 9.8 to be profitable.
Notable Features
Includes a 50th Anniversary DC logo. Features 'Earth-Prime' content, which is highly sought after by fans of meta-fictional DC lore. Direct Edition (indicated by the logo in the UPC box).
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic first printing from 1985. The paper stock shows natural slight aging (off-white to white), and the printing process (flexography/dot matrix) is consistent with DC production from that era.