The Death of Superman #Trade Paperback (1st Ed)
DC Comics • The Death of Superman (TPB)
Writer
Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Dan Jurgens, Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Jackson Guice
Cover Artist
Jon Bogdanove, Dennis Janke, and Steve Rude
Publication Date
January 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Original Trade Paperback)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Collects the historic 'Doomsday!' storyline from Superman #73-75, Adventures of Superman #496-497, Action Comics #683-684, Superman: The Man of Steel #17-19, and Justice League America #69. It depicts the final battle between Superman and the unstoppable monster Doomsday.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom-right corner. Light surface wear on the matte finish of the cover. Edges appear sharp with no significant color-breaking creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30 | Graded: $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent sales for early printings of this TPB range from $10 to $25 in raw condition, while high-grade graded copies can reach $80+ due to nostalgia and first printing status.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection. As a mass-produced trade paperback, the cost of grading often exceeds the market value increase for anything below a 9.6 grade.
Notable Features
First printing of the collected edition; iconic cover art depicting Lois Lane cradling Superman's body; features the death of Superman and the first full appearance of Doomsday in collected format.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Note the $4.95 US / $6.50 CAN price point and the specific list of creators on the left sidebar which matches the 1993 initial release.