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 and Dennis Janke
Publication Date
January 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 5 of 'The Death of Superman' storyline (Doomsday! Chapter 5). Superman continues his brutal, losing battle against the unstoppable Doomsday across the countryside heading toward Metropolis.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stresses; significant yellowing/tanning along the right edge of the front cover; minor corner blunting on the top and bottom right; slight surface wear and minor creases near the '1993/1' triangle logo.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 9.8 target): $70.00 - $90.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $3 and $10. High-grade (9.8) slabs currently trend under $100 due to high print volume.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The tanning and spine stress would likely cap the grade at a 6.0 or lower. Cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Key issue in the 'Death of Superman' arc; features Doomsday cover/interior; identified as Triangle Title 1993 #1; lack of UPC indicates Direct Edition.
Authentication Notes
The book displays authentic early 90s DC gloss and paper stock. Distinctive '1993/1' triangle placement and color registration appear consistent with the original print run.