Superman ##31
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 2 (Post-Crisis)
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Kerry Gammill and Dennis Janke; Dan Jurgens (backup story)
Cover Artist
Kerry Gammill and Dennis Janke
Publication Date
May 1989
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The main story 'Exile' continues as Superman wanders space. This issue also features 'Hostile Takeover' Part 3, a Lex Luthor backup story. Key characters include Superman, Lex Luthor, and Mister Mxyzptlk (appearing on the cover for the first time in the post-Crisis era).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate color-breaking spine stress, heavy blunting and creasing on corners, visible moisture/wavy ripple on the top edge, and general surface wear across the cover. The bottom right corner has a noticeable fold and nick.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (current state): $1.00 - $3.00. Graded (CGC 9.8): $40.00 - $60.00. This copy has low financial value due to condition.
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies typically sell for around $50. Mid-grade raw copies are commonly found in 'dollar bins' at local comic shops.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Features the Post-Crisis return of Mister Mxyzptlk on the cover. Includes Newsstand UPC barcode in the bottom left corner. Part of the 'Superman: Exile' storyline.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s newsstand copy. Displays period-accurate paper aging (newsprint interiors), correct 75-cent price point for 1989, and standard DC logo from that era.