THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN ##450
DC Comics • The Adventures of Superman Vol. 1
Writer
Jerry Ordway
Interior Artist
Jerry Ordway & Dennis Janke
Cover Artist
Jerry Ordway
Publication Date
January 1989
Cover Variant
Regular Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In this story titled 'Banished!', Superman deals with the psychological aftermath of the 'Invasion!' crossover. Traumatized by the execution of the Kryptonian criminals in the Phantom Zone, Clark Kent decides to leave Earth, leading to a period of self-imposed exile in space.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress with color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top-right and bottom-left corners. Some surface scuffing and slight edge wear along the bottom. The book appears mostly flat but shows typical shelf wear for a newsstand copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded 9.8: $45.00 - $65.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay range from $1.00 to $5.00 plus shipping. High-grade slabbed copies (9.8) generally sell for around $50.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy. Only worth grading if the owner believes it is a 9.8 AND has sentimental value.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition with barcode. Features an Invasion! Aftermath story. This issue leads directly into the 'Exile' storyline, a significant arc in post-Crisis Superman history.
Authentication Notes
Authentic newsstand copy from 1989. Features the period-accurate 75-cent price point and DC 'Bullet' logo. Printing quality, paper stock, and ink saturation are consistent with DC's manufacturing standards of the late 1980s.