Superman ##230
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 1
Writer
Leo Dorfman
Interior Artist
Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks)
Cover Artist
Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks)
Publication Date
October 1970
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An 'Imaginary Story' titled 'The Killer Kent versus the Super-Luthor!' It depicts an alternate reality where Clark Kent is an armed robber and Lex Luthor is the world's greatest hero, Superman. This issue is a classic example of DC's Silver/Bronze age 'Imaginary Stories' trope.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Significant spine wear with multiple color-breaking stress lines and small tears. Top left corner exhibits a large piece missing/major fraying. Surface paper loss top left. Heavy corner blunting and edge wear on the right side. Multiple creases and scuffing on the front cover. Visible soiling and tanning.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15. Graded: $30 - $40 (cost of grading likely exceeds market value in this condition).
Recent Sales
Copies in mid-grade (FN 6.0) sell for $25 - $35; low-grade copies often sell in bulk or for under $10.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services would far exceed the comic's final market worth due to the significant structural damage and low grade.
Notable Features
Imaginary story; classic role-reversal cover; 15-cent cover price; Superman and Lex Luthor role reversal.
Authentication Notes
The wear, paper aging (tanning), and printing quality are consistent with original 1970 DC newsprint production. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting present.