Adventures of the Outsiders ##44
DC Comics • Adventures of the Outsiders Vol 1
Writer
Mike W. Barr
Interior Artist
Jim Aparo
Cover Artist
Jim Aparo
Publication Date
April 1987
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Outsiders face off against the Duke of Oil. The story titled 'Duke of Oil!' continues the adventures of the team after the Baxter-paper series 'Batman and the Outsiders' split into separate titles. Notable characters include Geo-Force and the Duke of Oil.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy wear including a significant tear and creasing at the bottom edge, rounded and blunted corners, multiple spine stress marks, and rubbing/scuffing along the spine edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; Graded (9.8): $25.00 - $40.00 (Note: This copy is not in high grade condition)
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (9.8) sell for roughly $30; raw low-grade copies often found in dollar bins or as bulk inventory.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value for a CGC 4.0 copy of this non-key issue.
Notable Features
Features the Duke of Oil. This series reprinted stories from the newer Baxter-paper 'Outsiders' series for the newsstand/standard market. 'The History of the DC Universe' promotional blurb on cover.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1980s DC copper age comic. Paper aging (off-white) and staple placement are consistent with standard DC manufacturing from 1987.