Superboy Plus The Power of Shazam! ##1
DC Comics • Superboy Plus
Writer
Ron Marz
Interior Artist
Jeff Johnson
Cover Artist
Mel Rubi and Saleem Crawford
Publication Date
January 1997
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A one-shot crossover where Superboy (Kon-El) teams up with Captain Marvel Jr. (Freddy Freeman). The story features a clash with the villainous Dr. Sivana and explores the dynamic between the two teenage heroes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, blunting and wear on the bottom-right corner, and noticeable white scuffing/color loss along the bottom edge of the front cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded 9.8: $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition generally sell for under $10. High-grade (9.8) slabbed copies rarely exceed $60 due to high supply and low demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) significantly outweighs the current market value of a mid-to-high grade copy of this issue.
Notable Features
One-shot special; crossover between the Superboy and Power of Shazam titles; features Freddy Freeman (Captain Marvel Jr.) and Kon-El.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s DC newsprint/gloss hybrid production. The UPC barcode is present, confirming it as a direct market edition. Printing quality appears consistent with official DC releases of the era.