Superman ##336
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Curt Swan, Frank Chiaramonte
Cover Artist
Ross Andru, Dick Giordano
Publication Date
June 1979
Cover Variant
Whitman Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Day of the Killer-Kryptonoid!' where Superman battles a solar-powered android with his own abilities. Also includes a 'Mr. & Mrs. Superman' back-up story set on Earth-2.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with minor color breaks, slight corner softening on top right and bottom left, minor shelf wear along the edges, and slight surface scuffing visible on the dark cover areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded (CGC 9.0+): $60 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent sales for Whitman variants in mid-to-high grade typically range from $15 to $35 for raw copies, while CGC 9.6/9.8 copies can fetch over $150 due to the rarity of the distribution method.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate. Professional grading and a clean/press could elevate this to an 8.5/9.0. While Superman #336 is not a major key, the 'Whitman' logo variant is highly sought after by completionists and variant collectors.
Notable Features
Includes the 'Whitman' logo in the upper left corner and the price box, indicating it was part of a multi-pack sold in department stores rather than individual newsstand sales. Features the introduction of the 'Killer-Kryptonoid.'
Authentication Notes
Authentic Whitman direct market variant. Distinctive features include the lack of a UPC barcode (replaced by a blank white box or logo) and the 'Whitman' branding in the corner, consistent with 1979 DC distribution.