Superman ##48
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 2 (1987 Series)
Writer
Jerry Ordway
Interior Artist
Jerry Ordway and Dennis Janke
Cover Artist
Jerry Ordway
Publication Date
October 1990
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The story titled 'Sins of the Father' features the villain Barrage (the '4-Armed Terror' mentioned on the cover). It continues Superman's adventures in the post-Crisis DC Universe as he handles urban threats in Metropolis. It is a minor issue in the Ordway run.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, blunted corners (notably top-left and bottom-right), some edge wear along the right side, and potential surface scratching on the gloss. Multiple stress ticks along the spine are visible even through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for cover price or slightly above in dollar bins. High-grade slabbed copies infrequently transcend the $50 mark due to high print runs of this era.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value of the book. In its current visible mid-grade condition (approx 6.0), it is a classic reader copy or filler issue.
Notable Features
Features the 1:1 format (one dollar price point). Notable for the Jerry Ordway art style which defined Superman for much of the late 80s/early 90s. The comic behind it appears to be an issue of 'The Incredible Hulk' from the 1990s.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1990 Direct Edition based on the scanning bar code, paper stock coloration (Copper Age newsprint/semi-gloss blend), and standard DC 'Bullet' logo layout.