ADVENTURE COMICS #No. 415
DC Comics • Adventure Comics Starring Supergirl
Writer
Steve Skeates
Interior Artist
Mike Sekowsky
Cover Artist
Bob Oksner
Publication Date
February 1972
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Supergirl story: 'The Devil's Bride!' where Supergirl is captured and forced into a wedding in a subterranean world. Includes backup stories featuring Zatanna the Magician and Animal Man.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking creases, significant edge wear on the left spine, corner blunting, possible small tear on the right edge, and general surface soiling/yellowing consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 4.0): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Grade (5.0-6.0) have sold for approximately $30-$40, while lower grade copies (2.0-4.0) range from $10-$20.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would exceed the market value of a 4.0 copy. It is best kept as a raw collector's item or reader copy.
Notable Features
52-page giant issue; Features guest appearances by Zatanna and Animal Man; Bronze Age DC anthology title; 25-cent cover price variant.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1972 DC publication; paper stock shows natural oxidation (yellowing) expected of newsprint from this era; consistent ink density and font for the 'DC' circle logo and '25c' price point.