The Adventures of Jerry Lewis ##89
DC Comics • The Adventures of Jerry Lewis Vol. 1
Writer
Arnold Drake
Interior Artist
Bob Oksner
Cover Artist
Bob Oksner
Publication Date
August 1965
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Jerry Lewis gets lost in the jungle while searching for the 'Hidden City.' He encounters various animals including a crocodile and a snake as depicted on the cover, alongside a guide/villain character. Typical Silver Age humor storylines.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy spine roll and color-breaking spine stress. Multiple color-breaking creases across the front cover. Visible corner blunting and minor paper loss at the edges. General soiling and surface wear consistent with heavy handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded: No significant market for this grade level.
Recent Sales
Copies in mid-grade (VG/FN) typically sell for $20-$30. High-grade (NM) copies can fetch over $100, but low-grade copies are often found in dollar bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. Professional cleaning and pressing would likely not improve the grade significantly due to the color-breaking creases and paper wear.
Notable Features
Features the 12-cent silver age price mark. Typical Bob Oksner art which defined the look of the Jerry Lewis and Bob Hope DC titles.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC Silver Age publication. Paper stock and ink aging are consistent with 1960s newsprint; no signs of modern reproduction or counterfeiting.