Superman ##80
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 2 (1987 Series)
Writer
Dan Jurgens
Interior Artist
Dan Jurgens & Brett Breeding
Cover Artist
Dan Jurgens & Brett Breeding
Publication Date
August 1993
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Reign of the Supermen!' story arc. The Cyborg Superman reveals his true nature and destroys Coast City with the help of Mongul. This issue is a pivotal turning point in the 'Return of Superman' saga, depicting the destruction of Hal Jordan's (Green Lantern) hometown.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks, significant corner blunting at bottom left and right, edge wear along the top margin, and general surface scuffing/handling wear typical of unbagged newsstand copies.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60 (Not recommended for grading in current state)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for a few dollars in dollar bins; CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The visible condition issues (spine stress and corner wear) would result in a mid-range grade, and the cost of grading would exceed the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition (indicated by the barcode in the bottom right corner). Key event: The destruction of Coast City. Features Hank Henshaw (Cyborg Superman) and the Eradicator.
Authentication Notes
Standard newsstand paper stock from the early 1990s. Correct trade dress for 1993, including the 'Reign of the Supermen!' banner and the triangular reading order icon ('1993 22'). No signs of counterfeiting detected.