THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERBOY ##1
DC Comics • The New Adventures of Superboy Vol 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Kurt Schaffenberger
Cover Artist
Kurt Schaffenberger
Publication Date
January 1980
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Edition/Newsstand depends on barcode, likely Newsstand based on 40c price box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Takes place during Clark Kent's 16th birthday. Includes the main story 'The Girl Who Didn't Believe in Superboy' and a back-up story featuring the 'Super-Police of the 21st Century'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant visible wear including a heavy horizontal subscription-style crease or fold across the center, substantial corner blunting on the top left and bottom right, edge wear, and visible spine stress ticks. There appears to be some surface soiling on the top blue margin.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 4.0): $25 - $35. High grade copies (9.8) can reach $150+, but this specimen is low-to-mid grade.
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition typically sell for under $10 on secondary markets. 9.8 graded copies have recently sold in the $140-$180 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The visible structural fold and heavy wear significantly lower the grade. The cost of grading (approx. $30+) would exceed the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
First issue of a new series. Features Clark Kent as a teenager in Smallville. Includes a 'Super-Files' origin of the costume's material.
Authentication Notes
The 40-cent price point and logo style are consistent with DC Comics' 1980 production standards. Paper stock appears to be standard newsprint with typical aging. No signs of reprint or counterfeit noted.