ADVENTURE COMICS / WEIRD ADVENTURE COMICS #NO. 435
DC Comics • Adventure Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Michael Fleisher, Leo Dorfman
Interior Artist
Jim Aparo, Mike Grell
Cover Artist
Jim Aparo
Publication Date
October 1974
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Note: Transition era with "Weird" logo)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the Spectre in 'The Swami's Revenge' by Fleisher and Aparo. This era is notable for the Spectre's extreme and creative vigilante justice. Also features a backup Aquaman story, 'The Return of Aquaman,' marking a significant return for the character during the Bronze Age.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks; significant blunting and rounding of corners (especially bottom right); white vertical scuff/crease along the spine edge; minor surface soil and edge wear on the right side; general dimming of paper brightness; small tear/nick on bottom edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30.00 - $45.00 | Graded 4.0: $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Recent 4.5 sales have trended around $50; 9.4-9.6 copies of this bronze-age key currently fetch $300-$500.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The costs of grading/shipping would likely exceed the added value for a 4.0 copy. It is best kept as a mid-grade filler for a run collector.
Notable Features
Bronze Age Spectre key; iconic Jim Aparo cover art; 'The Return of Aquaman' storyline; 20-cent price point; 'Weird Adventure Comics' title rebranding experimentation.
Authentication Notes
Standard bronze age paper stock appears authentic; 'The Line of DC Super-Stars' logo present; proper 20-cent numbering and Comic Code Authority seal alignment.