The Adventures of Superman ##545
DC Comics • Adventures of Superman (Vol. 1)
Writer
Karl Kesel
Interior Artist
Scot Eaton and Jose Marzan Jr.
Cover Artist
Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom
Publication Date
April 1997
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Power Shift' storyline. Following the events of Final Night and the loss of his traditional powers, Clark Kent begins to transform into an energy-based being. He experiences headaches and uncontrollable electrical surges while moving into a new apartment with Lois Lane.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0 range)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stresses/ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the bottom-left corner near the barcode. Some surface scuffing visible through the plastic bagging. Potential minor edge wear at the top.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell for under $10 in bulk lots. Professional high-grade copies (9.8) rarely exceed $60 due to high supply and niche demand for the 'Blue Superman' era.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of third-party grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book. The visible spine ticks would likely cap the grade at an 8.0 or lower.
Notable Features
Early appearance of Superman's blue energy powers. Newsstand edition barcode. Includes the '1997/16' triangle branding used by DC at the time to track Superman story chronology across multiple titles.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s DC newsstand production. Standard glossy paper stock and era-appropriate ink density. No signs of counterfeit reproduction.