Adventure Comics presents Dial 'H' For Hero ##480
DC Comics • Adventure Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Marv Wolfman
Interior Artist
Don Heck
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
April 1981
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the Bronze Age revival of Dial H for Hero. In this issue, Chris King and Vicki Grant use their H-Dials to transform into the heroes 'Mighty Moppet' and 'The Video-Man' to battle the Master. The series is unique as the heroes were created by fans who submitted designs.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right and top right. Slight surface wear/scuffing on the green background. General edge wear consistent with a mid-grade copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 USD | Graded (9.8): $100 - $150 USD. Note: UK Price variants can occasionally carry a small premium to specialists but generally follow standard market trends.
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies range from $5 to $15. Higher grade 9.0+ copies reach $30-$40. Heritage and eBay show low volume for this specific issue compared to major keys.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would likely exceed the market value of the book in this 6.0 condition. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
This is a UK Price Variant (15p instead of 50 cents). It features the early appearances of the modern Chris King and Vicki Grant duo. Notable for the 'Heroes created by YOU!' reader-participation gimmick.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1981 DC production. Features the standard 'DC Bullet' logo of the era. Print quality and paper aging (slight off-white) are consistent with Bronze Age DC newsprint stock.