The Adventures of Superman ##462
DC Comics • The Adventures of Superman Vol. 1
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Dan Jurgens and Art Thibert
Cover Artist
Dan Jurgens and Art Thibert
Publication Date
January 1990
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story title 'Homeless For The Holidays'. Superman attempts to help the homeless community in Metropolis during the Christmas season. Features Jimmy Olsen and Perry White.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress, minor color-breaking ticks on the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom-right corner and top-left corner. Surface wear and possible minor creasing on the lower right quadrant near the title logo.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (9.8): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $1.00 to $5.00 plus shipping. High-grade graded copies have low volume movement but typically sell for under $60.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the comic. It is a common 'dollar bin' era book unless it is a perfect 9.8 or higher.
Notable Features
Copper Age issue; notable for its social commentary on homelessness in the 1990s. Features the 'Direct Edition' logo (Superman in a box) instead of a UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC product from 1990. Standard glossy cover and newsprint interior consistent with the era. No signs of restoration or counterfeit activity.