Superboy ##4
DC Comics • Superboy Vol. 4
Writer
Karl Kesel
Interior Artist
Tom Grummett
Cover Artist
Tom Grummett
Publication Date
May 1994
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Superboy (Kon-El) deals with the fallout of his newfound fame. This issue features a meta-storyline where Superboy reacts to his own 'Animated Series' and faces off against Sidearm.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the spine; noticeable blunting on the top and bottom left corners; visible horizontal indentation/crease across the top white banner; slight surface scuffing on the black ink areas; red circular sticker adhered to the center-right cover (major defect).
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00 / Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Low-grade raw copies typically sell for cover price ($1.50) to $3.00 in bulk lots. High-grade 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The presence of a red sticker on the cover and various spine ticks significantly lower the grade. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Direct Edition with DC logo in UPC box; early appearance of the post-Reign of the Supermen version of Superboy; 'The Animated Series' parody cover.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1994 DC Direct Edition publication with standard glossy cover stock and age-appropriate paper toning; no signs of restoration detected.