Superman: The Man of Steel ##19
DC Comics • Superman: The Man of Steel Vol. 1
Writer
Louise Simonson
Interior Artist
Jon Bogdanove
Cover Artist
Jon Bogdanove
Publication Date
January 1993
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 5 of 'The Death of Superman' storyline. Superman and Doomsday engage in a brutal street fight through Metropolis. This issue is a key chapter leading up to the historic death of the Man of Steel in Superman #75.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stresses; slight blunting on the bottom-right corner; minor surface wear visible through the polybag/mylar; possible tanning on page edges consistent with newsstand paper quality.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 USD; Graded (CGC 9.8): $100 - $140 USD. This specific copy at 7.5 grade: $10 - $20 USD.
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw newsstand copies range from $8 to $25 depending on crispness. 9.8 graded copies sell consistently for over $120 due to 'The Death of Superman' collector interest.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The cost of shipping and grading fees would likely exceed the market value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy. Better suited for a personal collection or 'filler' issue.
Notable Features
Features high-impact Doomsday vs. Superman cover; Newsstand Edition UPC; 1993-1 triangle numbering (indicates reading order across all monthly Superman tiles); 1st full cover appearance of Doomsday.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1993 newsstand printing. Colors and registration are consistent with DC printing standards of the era; UPC barcode '070992308019' is correct for this edition.