ADVENTURE COMICS ##473
DC Comics • Adventure Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Martin Pasko; J.M. DeMatteis
Interior Artist
Joe Staton; Trevor Von Eeden
Cover Artist
Ross Andru & Dick Giordano
Publication Date
July 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A dual-feature issue starring Plastic Man and Starman (Prince Gavyn). In the Plastic Man story 'The Roller Coaster to Chaos!', Eel O'Brian must save Penny while dealing with amusement park-themed peril. The Starman story 'Twixt Hammer and Anvil' features Gavyn battling the Solar Sentinel.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and multiple color-breaking creases along the spine. Significant corner blunting on all four corners. Visible scuffing on the yellow background. Moderate surface wear and slight cover roll. Likely tanning on interior page edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded: $25 - $40 (Due to low liquidity for this specific issue/variant)
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies of issue #473 typically range from $2 to $10. UK price variants generally command a small niche premium to the right collector but trade at par with US editions in this condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC or CBCS grading would exceed the final market value of the comic. It is best enjoyed as a reader copy or kept in a bag and board for a personal collection.
Notable Features
Bronze Age DC title; features the 15p UK price variant instead of the 40 cent US cover price. Includes a UPC barcode identifying it as a Direct Market or Newsstand distribution for the UK region.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980 DC publication. Paper stock shows age-appropriate oxidation. Printing and ink saturation are consistent with DC's standard production in the early 1980s.