Superman Adventures #3
DC Comics • Superman Adventures Vol. 1
Writer
Scott McCloud
Interior Artist
Rick Burchett and Terry Austin
Cover Artist
Rick Burchett
Publication Date
January 1997
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Based on the Superman: The Animated Series. In this issue titled 'Distant Thunder', Brainiac comes to Earth for the first time in this continuity. Superman must face the cold, calculating intelligence of the 12th-level intellect from Colu.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks visible along the left edge. Minor color-breaking creases along the spine and near the top-left corner. Slight blunting of the corners and possible shelf wear on the back cover surface. The copy appears flat but exhibits handling wear typical of mid-to-high grade raw copies.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00 | Graded (9.8): $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fall between $3 and $12 depending on condition. High-grade slabbed copies are less frequent but generally sell under $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading and shipping would likely exceed the potential market value of the comic in its current state (approximately 7.0 range). It is better kept as a reader copy or in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features Brainiac. Classic Bruce Timm-inspired art style. Includes UPC barcode in the bottom left, indicating a Direct Edition.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1997 DC publication. Paper stock is consistent with late-90s glossy cover/newsprint-interior hybrid common for this title. Colors and registration match known copies of this print run.