Starman and Plastic Man Starring in Adventure Comics ##468
DC Comics • Adventure Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Paul Levitz / Len Wein
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko / Joe Staton
Cover Artist
Jim Aparo
Publication Date
February 1980
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market with Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a Starman (Prince Gavyn) story by Paul Levitz with art by the legendary Steve Ditko. Secondary feature includes a Plastic Man story by Len Wein. Starman faces a palace coup to protect the Crown of the Empire of the Stars.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (3.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate to heavy wear. Significant spine stress with color-breaking ticks throughout. Visible creases on the top right corner and along the bottom right. Notable 'foxing' or tanning/staining on the top white margin. Blunted corners. Interior page yellowing visible at the edge. Cover shows 'stacking' indentations and surface loss near the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (as-is): $3.00 - $8.00 | Graded (9.0+): $45.00 - $65.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales in mid-grade condition have hovered between $5 and $12. High-grade slabbed copies infrequently appear, generally fetching under $75.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of third-party grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition (estimated at a 3.0 to 4.5). It is a better candidate for a protective bag and board for a personal collection.
Notable Features
Features interior art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko on the Starman feature. Direct Market edition with full UPC barcode. Bronze Age DC anthology title.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic original 1980 printing. Newsprint paper stock shows age-appropriate oxidation (yellowing). Ink density and dot matrix patterns on the cover logo are consistent with DC's 1980 production standards.