Superman #74
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 2 (1987 Series)
Writer
Dan Jurgens
Interior Artist
Dan Jurgens & Brett Breeding
Cover Artist
Dan Jurgens & Brett Breeding
Publication Date
December 1992
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Sales)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 5 of the 'Death of Superman' storyline. Doomsday continues his path of destruction across the country, easily defeating the Justice League America. Superman realizes the scale of the threat as the creature heads toward Metropolis.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting at the top right. Slight surface scuffing on the cover gloss and a minor thumb crease near the center right edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded CGC 9.8: $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5-8 on eBay; CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold between $65 and $85 depending on shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. In the current estimated 7.5 range, the cost of grading exceeds the value of the book. Even with pressing, it is unlikely to reach the 9.8 grade required to make grading profitable.
Notable Features
Key issue in the Death of Superman arc. Features Justice League America guest appearances (Guy Gardner, Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, Fire, Ice, Maxima). Note the 1992 Triangle numbering '46' on the cover, indicating its place in the chronological Superman reading order for that year.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. High-gloss cover stock with standard DC 'Direct Sales' logo in the top left. Interior newsprint paper is characteristic of early 90s DC publications.