Superman ##337
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 1
Writer
Martin Pasko
Interior Artist
Curt Swan
Cover Artist
Ross Andru
Publication Date
July 1979
Cover Variant
Whitman / Western Publishing Variant
Printing
First Printing (Whitman Edition)
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Last Days of Superman' and 'The Kryp-Fit of the Year.' Superman battles a killer-kryptonoid. It also features a backup story titled 'Mr. and Mrs. Superman,' which explores the lives of the Earth-Two Clark Kent and Lois Lane.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticking visible along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Slight color-breaking crease near the top left 'Whitman' logo. General surface wear and light tanning consistent with paper stock of this era.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (9.0+): $45 - $80. Note: Whitman variants can carry a slight premium for specialized collectors.
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade Whitman copies range from $4 to $12. Higher grade copies (9.4+) have reached $60-$80 in slabbed condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless it is a sentimental piece. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the current market value of a mid-grade copy of this specific issue.
Notable Features
Whitman Variant (identified by the 'Whitman' logo in the white box top-right). These were typically sold in 3-pack bags at department stores rather than newsstands. Features Earth-2 Superman backup story.
Authentication Notes
The Whitman logo is clearly visible in the UPC/Price area corner. The print quality and slightly different paper texture are characteristic of Western Publishing's distribution of DC titles during the late 70s.