Superman: The Man of Steel ##28
DC Comics • Superman: The Man of Steel (1991)
Writer
Louise Simonson
Interior Artist
Chris Wojtkiewicz and Dennis Janke
Cover Artist
Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke
Publication Date
December 1993
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Spilled Blood' storyline. Superman deals with the aftermath of his return and faces the villain Outburst. Features Clark Kent adjusting to his new status quo after the Reign of the Supermen.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress marks (ticks), corner blunting at bottom left, minor edge wear, and horizontal surface scuffing visible near the top left corner. The bag shows some scratching which may be obscuring minor surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded (9.8 candidate): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell for $1-$4 in dollar bins. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the range of $50-$75, though newsstand versions can carry a small premium for high-grade collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current value of a 7.5-8.0 copy does not cover the cost of grading fees. Only pristine 9.8+ candidates are generally worth the investment for this specific era of Superman titles.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition with barcode. The cover is an intentional homage/parody of Superman's classic appearances (as noted by the 'After Shuster + Boring' credit in the artist signature). Features the iconic 'S' shield logo design common to the post-Death of Superman era.
Authentication Notes
Highly likely authentic. The paper stock, newsstand barcode, ink saturation, and 1990s DC cover gloss are consistent with period-accurate mass-market production.