Superboy ##167
DC Comics • Superboy Vol. 1 (The Adventures of Superman When He Was a Teen)
Writer
Frank Robbins
Interior Artist
Bob Brown
Cover Artist
Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks)
Publication Date
July 1970
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Day Superbaby Blew Up the World' where Superbaby causes accidental destruction, and 'The Super Mammoth Mystery' featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair/Good (CGC 1.5)
Condition Details
Heavy spine wear with severe paper loss/tears along the left edge, major creasing throughout, blunted and rounded corners, aging/soiling of the white cover areas, and significant edge chipping.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00 / Graded (1.5): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
In higher grades (VG/FN), this issue sells for $15-$25. Low grade copies often sell for under $10 or as part of reader lots.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$35) far exceeds the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Silver/Bronze Age transition DC issue; 15 cent cover price; features the Legion of Super-Heroes in a back-up story.
Authentication Notes
The paper aging, halftone dot pattern, and 15c price point are consistent with authentic 1970 DC publications. No signs of restoration or reproduction are evident, though the heavy damage is consistent with decades of poor storage.