Superman ##75
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 2 (The Death of Superman)
Writer
Dan Jurgens
Interior Artist
Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding
Cover Artist
Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding
Publication Date
January 1993
Cover Variant
Standard Direct Edition (Not Polybagged)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The climax of the 'Doomsday!' storyline featuring the final battle between Superman and the unstoppable monster Doomsday. The story concludes with both combatants falling dead in the streets of Metropolis in front of the Daily Planet.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress marks (ticks) along the left edge. Slight corner blunting on the bottom right. Minor surface scuffing visible on dark ink areas. Appears well-preserved in a bag and board, keeping colors vibrant.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (9.0-9.4): $60 - $85; Graded (9.8): $150 - $200
Recent Sales
Raw copies frequently sell for $15-$20. High-grade 9.8 CGC slabs consistently reach $175. This specific edition is less valuable than the 'Black Bag' Memorial Edition.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it is a guaranteed 9.8. Based on the visible spine ticks, it likely falls in the 9.0-9.2 range, making the cost of grading higher than the value increase. A 'press and clean' could improve the score but might not justify the investment for a standard variant.
Notable Features
Death of Superman (Kal-El); Iconic splash-page only issue; First appearance of the tattered cape imagery. This is the Standard Edition (identified by the UPC-style box containing the artist credits instead of a barcode).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1993 printing. Features correct DC logo style for the era, standard newsprint interior paper stock, and '75' numbering in the top left triangle. No signs of modern reprints or counterfeiting.