ADVENTURE COMICS ##478
DC Comics • Adventure Comics (Vol. 1)
Writer
J.M. DeMatteis
Interior Artist
Don Newton
Cover Artist
Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
December 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Aquaman in 'The Oncoming Storm!' as he faces a moral dilemma involving Black Manta and nuclear missiles. Also contains backups featuring Plastic Man and Starman (Prince Gavyn). Black Manta is the primary antagonist in this issue.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible rounding and blunting of corners (especially top right), significant spine roll causing the front cover to shift right, multiple non-color breaking spine tics, minor edge wear, and horizontal surface indentations across the center. General cover scuffing and minor soiling on the lower white border.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 | Graded: $35 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies range from $4 to $12. Graded 9.0+ copies have sold for $60 - $80. UK variants typically carry a small niche interest but do not significantly increase value for this specific era.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of shipping, grading, and slab fees would exceed the actual market value of the book in this mid-grade condition. It is a great reader copy for a personal collection.
Notable Features
Includes the '3 Super-Heroes in 1 Super-Book!' branding used during the Dollar Comics era. This specific copy is a UK Price Variant, denoted by the '15p' price stamp instead of the US '50c' price.
Authentication Notes
The book appears authentic with standard newsprint interior and semi-gloss cover stock consistent with 1980 DC production. The UK price variant is a recognized legitimate distribution variant.