The Adventures of Superman ##500
DC Comics • The Adventures of Superman Vol. 1
Writer
Jerry Ordway
Interior Artist
Tom Grummett
Cover Artist
Jerry Ordway
Publication Date
June 1993
Cover Variant
Collector's Edition White Polybagged (Translucent White Pouch)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A pivotal issue in the 'Reign of the Supermen' story arc following 'The Death of Superman.' Jonathan Kent suffers a heart attack and has a vision of Clark in the afterlife. Superboy (Kon-El), Steel, the Eradicator, and Cyborg Superman are all introduced/featured as potential replacements for the Man of Steel.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible rounding and blunting on the top right corner. Minor spine stress marks showing through the polybag. The polybag itself shows significant wrinkling and shelf wear, which can sometimes leave impressions on the cardstock cover underneath.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (In polybag): $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for sealed copies range from $8 to $12 plus shipping. 9.8 graded copies have stabilized around $70 after the 30th-anniversary bump.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. This issue was mass-produced (millions of copies) and the cost of grading exceeds the market value for any grade below 9.8. This specific copy shows corner wear through the bag that would likely prevent a high grade.
Notable Features
First full appearance of John Henry Irons (Steel) and Superboy (Kon-El/modern version). First appearance of the Cyborg Superman (Hank Henshaw in this form). The issue was sold in a white translucent polybag with a Bloodlines trading card.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features the standard $2.95 cover price for the collector's edition. The black cardstock cover and polybagging are consistent with 1993 DC production standards.