Strange Adventures ##190
DC Comics • Strange Adventures Vol. 1
Writer
Dave Wood
Interior Artist
Jack Sparling
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
July 1966
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue features the first appearance and origin of the Immortal Man (Klarn). The story, entitled 'The Hero Who Lived and Died 100 Times!', introduces a character who reincarnates throughout history to battle his eternal foe, Vandal Savage.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant spine wear with color-breaking stress lines, edge wear at the top right, blunted corners, multiple non-color breaking creases on the right edge, possible light staining on the white background elements, and general surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $25 - $45; Graded 4.0: $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Similar raw mid-grade copies have recently sold for between $30 and $50 depending on eye appeal. High-grade copies (9.0+) command significant premiums over $500.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading in this condition. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading plus shipping would likely exceed the market value of the book. It is best kept as a raw reader copy or protected in a high-quality Mylar bag with backing board.
Notable Features
First appearance and origin of Immortal Man. Bronze Age key. Silver Age DC transition issue. 12-cent silver age cover price.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age DC copy. Displays standard newsprint paper aging, 12-cent pricing consistent with 1966, and correct logo/Comics Code Authority seal placement.