The New Adventures of Superboy ##40
DC Comics • The New Adventures of Superboy Vol. 1
Writer
Paul Kupperberg
Interior Artist
Kurt Schaffenberger
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
April 1983
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Dial-H For Hero New Hero.' Clark Kent deals with the stress of maintaining his secret identity in Smallville. Includes a 'Dial H for Hero' backup story titled 'The Devil You Know'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with white ticks visible along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Slight surface scuffing visible on the yellow background. Poly-bag glare obscures some details, but the cover appears largely flat with decent gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-to-high grade copies typically range between $2 and $10. High-grade (CGC 9.8) copies occasionally sell for $50+ to completionist collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the comic in this condition. It is a common 'dollar bin' era book.
Notable Features
Includes a Dial H for Hero backup feature. Direct Edition indicated by the 'DC' logo in the UPC box area. Iconic Gil Kane cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC publication. Standard newsprint interior with a semi-glossy cover. Printing quality and trade dress align with early 1980s DC production standards.