Adventure Comics featuring Weird Adventure Comics #No. 435
DC Comics • Adventure Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Michael Fleisher, Steve Skeates
Interior Artist
Jim Aparo, Mike Grell
Cover Artist
Jim Aparo
Publication Date
October 1974
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the Spectre (Jim Corrigan) in 'The Man Who Murdered Himself.' This issue is notable for the Bronze Age 'wrathful' Spectre stories which were notoriously violent for the era. Also includes an Aquaman backup story 'The Carrier of the Crown.'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and multiple color-breaking spine ticks. Significant blunting/wear on the lower-left and lower-right corners. Visible edge wear along the left spine. Minor surface scuffing and likely interior tanning/yellowing consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (5.0): $40 - $55
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Grade (5.0-6.5) vary between $18 and $35. High-grade CGC 9.0+ copies can exceed $100 due to Specre cover appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) and shipping would likely exceed the final market value of a 5.0 grade. Best kept as a filler or reader copy.
Notable Features
Bronze Age Spectre story; Iconic Jim Aparo cover art; 20-cent price point; 'Still Only 20c' logo. Includes 'The Return of Aquaman' teaser.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1974 DC publication. Paper stock is the standard matte pulpy newsprint of the era. All logos, trade dress, and the Comics Code Authority seal appear consistent with original manufacture.