The Adventures of Superman ##521
DC Comics • The Adventures of Superman Vol. 1
Writer
Karl Kesel
Interior Artist
Stuart Immonen
Cover Artist
Tom Grummett
Publication Date
March 1995
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Superman dealing with the character Thorn (Rose Forrest) in a story titled 'The Thorn in His Side!'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Obvious cover wear, heavy spine stress with color breaks, corner rounding and blunting, notable heavy vertical creasing across the left-center portion of the cover, edge wear, and general surface scuffing/soiling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00, Graded: Not recommended for professional slab grading at this grade.
Recent Sales
Common 1990s DC books in lower grades typically sell in dollar bins or as part of low-value lots ranging from $1 to $5.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The grading and slab fees would far exceed the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Direct Edition barcode box showing standard 1990s DC publishing trade dress with cover featuring Superman and Thorn.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1990s DC paper stock, ink registration, and direct edition barcode matching legitimate releases from the era.