Superboy ##144
DC Comics • Superboy Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Robbins
Interior Artist
George Papp
Cover Artist
Neal Adams
Publication Date
January 1968
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'The Superboy of Bigville,' Clark Kent's identity is seemingly stolen by an impostor who claims to be the real Superboy. The story involves a 'switcher-oo' plot where Clark finds himself wearing a strange costume under his clothes instead of his standard Superboy suit.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and several color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Mild blunting of the top and bottom right corners. Slight surface wear on the yellow background and faint creasing near the top right corner. Edges show minor shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $25 - $45; Graded (CGC 6.0): $75 - $100.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range between $20 and $40. High-grade (9.0+) copies can exceed $150 due to the Neal Adams cover art.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading unless the interior is pristine and a press can bump it to an 8.0 or higher. The current value increase likely wouldn't cover the cost of grading and shipping for a mid-grade copy.
Notable Features
Early Neal Adams cover art for DC Comics. 12-cent silver age price point. Contains a secondary story 'The Dog from S.C.P.A.' featuring Krypto.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age DC comic. Shows appropriate aging for 1968 paper stock, correct DC 'National Comics' circular logo, and period-accurate 12-cent price mark.