American Honda Presents DC Comics' Supergirl ##1
DC Comics • American Honda Presents Supergirl
Writer
Paul Kupperberg
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino / Bob Oksner
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino / Bob Oksner
Publication Date
1984
Cover Variant
Promotional / Giveaway Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A promotional comic created in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation for a National Safety Belt Campaign. Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) helps educate children and fairy-tale characters like Humpty Dumpty and the Three Little Pigs about the importance of wearing seatbelts while facing minor urban hazards.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress with small color-breaking ticks; slight corner blunting on the bottom right; minor surface wear visible on the light background colors; top edge shows very slight shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $25.00 (Raw); $60.00 - $100.00 (Graded 9.8)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $10-$20. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $80-$120 range depending on the auction platform.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if the owner believes it will achieve a 9.6 or 9.8. This specific copy appears to be around a 9.0-9.2, making the cost of grading higher than the market value increase.
Notable Features
Promotional giveaway issue; published in conjunction with American Honda; features a distinct safety campaign theme; no cover price or UPC code.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s newsprint interior with a semi-glossy cover. Printing registration is sharp, and the DC 'bullet' logo is consistent with 1984 era formatting. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.