The New Adventures of Superboy #No. 20
DC Comics • The New Adventures of Superboy Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Kurt Schaffenberger
Cover Artist
Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
August 1981
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Superboy is lured away from Earth to a distant planet where he becomes a 'tourist attraction' and loses his powers under a red sun. Features a Dial H for Hero back-up story titled 'The Secret of the Sun-Slayer' starring Chris King and Vicki Grant.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress with small color-breaking ticks; corner blunting on the top right; slight waviness to the cover suggesting moisture or storage pressure; gloss is decent but obscured by high-glare polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.0+): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold for approximately $4.00 to $6.00 on secondary markets like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. Best kept in a fresh bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Bronze Age DC title; 'Captive of the Red Sun' main story; Dial H for Hero backup story; 50 cent cover price; Newsstand style logo (DC Bullet).
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic based on paper aging visible at the edges, correct 50-cent price point for the 1981 Moore/Levitz era, and standard DC trade dress of the early 80s.