Superman: The Man of Steel ##26
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
October 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Reign of the Supermen!' storyline. This issue features the 'Engine City Assault' arc where the real Superman (resurrected) teams up with Steel (John Henry Irons) to stop Mongul and the Cyborg Superman. Key appearance of the black-suited Superman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Significant corner blunting on the bottom left and top right. Minor surface scuffing and edge wear. Slight yellowing along the bottom white margin.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8 candidate): $40.00 - $60.00. Current condition value: ~$5.00.
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically range from $2 to $10 depending on condition. Graded copies in high grade (9.8) sell for approximately $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic shows moderate wear (spine ticks and corner blunting) that would prevent a high grade. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of a mid-grade copy.
Notable Features
Includes the 'Reign of the Supermen!' logo. Direct Edition with no UPC (barcode area contains a logo). Features the return of the post-Crisis Superman in his recovery suit.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features industry-standard glossy cover stock from 1993, correct 1993/29 numbering sequence, and age-appropriate paper oxidation on edges.