Superman ##79
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 2 (1987)
Writer
Dan Jurgens
Interior Artist
Dan Jurgens & Brett Breeding
Cover Artist
Dan Jurgens & Brett Breeding
Publication Date
July 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Reign of the Supermen!' story arc following 'The Death of Superman'. This issue features the Cyborg Superman (Hank Henshaw) posing as the true Man of Steel returned from the grave. This storyline solidified the Cyborg Superman as a major villain.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks along the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom-left corner, and minor color-breaking creases near the staples. Surface looks relatively clean, but edges show consistent light wear from storage.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (CGC 9.8): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $2 to $10. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range due to the high print volume of the 90s era.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. It is a common book from a high-print-run era.
Notable Features
Features Cyborg Superman; part of the iconic Reign of the Supermen storyline; includes the '1993 / 18' triangle numbering on the cover used for chronological reading order across all Superman titles.
Authentication Notes
Authentic direct edition with standard 1990s glossy cover stock and white paper interiors. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting; barcode is present in the lower-left corner indicating direct distribution.