The Death of Superman #Trade Paperback (First Printing)
DC Comics • The Death of Superman
Writer
Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Dan Jurgens, Tom Grummett, Jon Bogdanove, Jackson Guice
Cover Artist
Jon Bogdanove, Dennis Janke, Steve Rude
Publication Date
January 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Original Trade Paperback)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Collects the iconic 'Death of Superman' story arc including Superman #73-75, Adventures of Superman #496-497, Justice League America #69, Action Comics #683-684, and Superman: The Man of Steel #17-19. Focuses on the climactic battle between Superman and Doomsday.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks, slight blunting on the bottom right corner, and minor edge wear along the top of the cover. Surface gloss appears well-maintained but shows light handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (CGC 9.8): $150 - $200
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of the first print trade paperback sell for approximately $25-$30. High-grade CGC copies (9.8) have sold in the $175 range recently.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for grading unless it can achieve a 9.8. Mid-grade copies are common; the cost of grading may exceed the market value of a 7.5-8.0 copy. Pressing may improve the spine ticks.
Notable Features
First printing identified by the $4.95 US cover price and the specific logo styling. This collection was released shortly after the individual issues sold out nationwide.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features the classic 'bleeding S' logo on the bottom left and the list of creators on the left sidebar. Paper quality is consistent with early 90s DC trade paperbacks.