The Man of Steel #No. 1
DC Comics • The Man of Steel (1986 Mini-Series)
Writer
John Byrne
Interior Artist
John Byrne (Pencils) / Dick Giordano (Inks)
Cover Artist
John Byrne
Publication Date
October 1986
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Cover A - Clark Kent changing)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A 6-part mini-series rebooting Superman's origin following Crisis on Infinite Earths. Key features include the modern origin of Superman, first appearance of the new Jor-El and Lara, and the revised destruction of Krypton.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5) - Estimated
Condition Details
Visible moderate color breaking spine stress, minor corner blunting, and slight surface wear. Significant shelf wear on the outer bag/clamshell case shown in the foreground.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $90
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5-10. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies routinely sell for under $100 due to high print volume.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees exceeds the market value for a copy in this estimated mid-to-high grade condition.
Notable Features
First issue of the John Byrne post-Crisis reboot. Features the iconic Clark Kent 'S' shirt reveal cover. Contains an audio cassette variant representation (the smaller item in the foreground).
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with period-appropriate newsprint paper stock and late 80s DC trade dress. The item in the foreground appears to be a promotional or audio-book tie-in cassette case.