Strange Adventures ##190
DC Comics • Strange Adventures Vol. 1
Writer
Jack Miller and Dave Wood
Interior Artist
Jack Sparling and Gil Kane
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson
Publication Date
July 1966
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue features the first appearance and origin of the Immortal Man (Klarn) in 'The Man Who Died 100 Times!'. It also features Animal Man (Buddy Baker) in 'The Case of the Cosmic Canvas!'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, significant corner blunting (especially bottom right), surface wear/soiling on the white background areas of the Animal Man side, edge wear along the top, and likely tanning of the newsprint pages based on age and cover appearance.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35 - $60; Graded (CGC 4.0): $75 - $100. High-grade copies (9.0+) can exceed $300.
Recent Sales
Recent 4.0 grade sales have averaged between $40 and $55. 6.0 copies sell for approximately $90-$120. Demand remains steady as a Silver Age key.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The estimated grade of 4.0-5.0 does not typically yield a high enough return after grading fees. A professional clean and press could improve the 'eye appeal' of the white sections.
Notable Features
First appearance of Immortal Man. Early appearance of Animal Man (his second overall). 12-cent silver age price point. DC National Comics logo. CCA stamp present.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age DC comic. Correct 12-cent price point for 1966. Proper registration of the red/green/blue inks and characteristic paper aging for the mid-60s era.