Strange Adventures ##205
DC Comics • Strange Adventures Vol. 1
Writer
Arnold Drake
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino / George Roussos
Cover Artist
Neal Adams
Publication Date
October 1967
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance and origin of Boston Brand, aka Deadman. A circus trapeze artist is murdered during his act and returns as a ghost to find his killer with the help of the goddess Rama Kushna. Key Silver Age DC debut.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with multiple color-breaking ticks; minor blunting of the upper and lower right corners; slight edge wear along the bottom; light surface scuffing and faint soil accumulation on the golden-colored cover areas; cover gloss remains decent but shows age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $350 - $450; Graded (CGC 5.0): $550 - $650; Potential with Press: $700+ if it reaches 6.0 range.
Recent Sales
Solid Mid-grade copies (4.0-6.0) have recently sold between $350 and $750. High-grade copies (9.0+) exceed $3,000.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, highly recommended. This is a major Silver Age key issue. Professional pressing and cleaning could potentially remove surface pollutants and improve the grade to a 5.5 or 6.0, significantly increasing market liquidly and value.
Notable Features
Major Key Issue: 1st Appearance of Deadman (Boston Brand); 1st Appearance of Rama Kushna; 1st Appearance of Tiny; Iconic Neal Adams cover art; Silver Age 12 cent cover price.
Authentication Notes
The item shows authentic Silver Age paper aging (off-white coloring); the specific 12-cent price and DC logo placement match the 1967 print run; comic code authority stamp is crisp; staple placement appears original to the production of the era.