Superman: The Wedding Album ##1
DC Comics • Superman: The Wedding Album Special
Writer
Dan Jurgens, Karl Kesel, David Michelinie, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern
Interior Artist
John Byrne, Gil Kane, Stuart Immonen, Paul Ryan, Jon Bogdanove, and others
Cover Artist
John Byrne (pencils), Terry Austin (inks) - Embossed design
Publication Date
December 1996
Cover Variant
White Embossed Cover (Standard Collector's Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The landmark issue featuring the long-awaited wedding of Clark Kent and Lois Lane. The story involves the preparation for the wedding and various DC heroes filling in for Superman while he is on his honeymoon.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Appears to be in high grade within the polybag or silver age bag. Sharp corners and clean white surfaces. Potential minor spine stress and edge wear common with this cardstock, but none clearly visible through the plastic.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00 | Graded (9.8): $75.00 - $110.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales fluctuate between $5 and $25 depending on if the original polybag is present. Graded 9.8 copies have sold for approximately $90.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless the comic is absolute pristine 9.8 condition. The mass production of this issue keeps the supply high and the market value relatively low compared to grading fees.
Notable Features
White embossed cover design. Features contributions from nearly every major Superman artist and writer from the previous decades. Key historical event in DC continuity.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1996 edition. The white embossed cardstock is a distinctive feature of the mid-90s 'speculator' era and is difficult to counterfeit effectively.