ADVENTURE COMICS ##477
DC Comics • Adventure Comics Vol. 1
Writer
J.M. DeMatteis, Gerry Conway, Martin Pasko
Interior Artist
Jim Aparo, Joe Staton, Mike Nasser
Cover Artist
Jim Aparo
Publication Date
November 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology issue featuring three main stories: Starman (Prince Gavyn) in 'A New Star is Born', Aquaman in 'The City That Would Not Die', and Plastic Man in 'The Case of the Remarkable Roxanne Roller'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks with some color breaking, minor blunting on the bottom right corner, slight surface wear on the black ink areas near the top, and minor edge wear along the top right margin.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded: $35 - $60
Recent Sales
Comparable UK variants in similar mid-to-high grades typically sell for a small premium over US cents copies, often between $8 and $12 raw.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees would likely exceed the market value of the comic in this grade.
Notable Features
Early Bronze Age appearance of the second Starman (Prince Gavyn). 15p UK price variant. Jim Aparo cover art.
Authentication Notes
Displays authentic 1980s DC printing characteristics including newsprint paper stock, standard staple placement for the era, and the correct 15p price box used for UK distribution.