THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN ##425
DC Comics • The Adventures of Superman Vol. 1
Writer
Marv Wolfman
Interior Artist
Jerry Ordway
Cover Artist
Jerry Ordway
Publication Date
February 1987
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Superman battles a massive war machine and faces moral dilemmas following the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths. This issue is part of the early post-Crisis era where the title changed from 'Superman' to 'The Adventures of Superman' (continuing the numbering from the original series).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and small color-breaking ticks along the spine. Slight blunting on corners, specifically the bottom right. Minor surface scuffing on the black ink areas and light edge wear. Overall well-preserved but shows signs of handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10 in high grade. Recent slabbed CGC 9.8 copies have sold in the $45 range including shipping. This is a common copper age issue with high supply.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of the grading service (approx $25-$40) exceeds the current market value of a raw or mid-to-high grade copy ($8). Only worth grading if the owner believes it is a flawlessly perfect candidate for a 9.8 or 9.9.
Notable Features
First issue of the title change from 'Superman' to 'The Adventures of Superman'. Notable as the start of the Marv Wolfman and Jerry Ordway era. Features a promotional ad for 'The History of the DC Universe'.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Direct Edition copy. Features the standard DC logo and price box for the era (75 cents). No signs of reproduction; paper stock and ink density are consistent with mid-1980s DC manufacturing.