The Adventures of Bob Hope ##98
DC Comics • The Adventures of Bob Hope Vol. 1
Writer
Arnold Drake
Interior Artist
Bob Oksner
Cover Artist
Neal Adams
Publication Date
May 1966
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Cool Hot Rodder!' Bob Hope and Super-Hip deal with monster characters including a Mummy, Frankenstein, and a Vampira-style girl at Benedict Arnold High School. Super-Hip was a parody of the 1960s mod culture and superhero craze.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and small color-breaking ticks; corner blunting at the top-left and bottom-left; minor edge wear and light surface foxing/soiling visible in the white areas; covers show minor loss of gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30.00 - $55.00 | Graded (CGC 5.0): $75.00 - $110.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales of mid-grade copies (4.5 to 6.0) have ranged from $35.00 to $90.00 depending on eye appeal and platform.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection preservation. The value increase for a 5.0 grade typically does not cover the costs of shipping and grading fees. A professional press could improve the flatness but likely wouldn't raise the grade significantly.
Notable Features
Early silver age DC humor title. Notable for the cover art by legendary artist Neal Adams and the inclusion of Super-Hip, a recurring character in the later issues of the series.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age DC comic. Displays correct 12-cent price point, DC 'Superman' logo in top left, and Comics Code Authority seal. Paper stock and color saturation are consistent with 1966 printing technology.