Superman ##90
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 2 (1987 Series)
Writer
Dan Jurgens
Interior Artist
Dan Jurgens & Joe Rubinstein
Cover Artist
Dan Jurgens & Joe Rubinstein
Publication Date
July 1994
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Battle for Metropolis' storyline. Superman deals with the aftermath of a plague and the collapse of Lex Luthor’s empire. Lex Luthor II (in a cloned body) begins to deteriorate.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, blunted corners, and significant surface wear. A price sticker is visible on the center-left portion of the cover, which negatively impacts the grade unless professionally removed without residue.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $5; Graded (9.0+): $20 - $35
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for local comic shop bin prices ($1 to $5). High-grade 9.8 graded copies occasionally reach $40-$50, but demand is low for this specific non-key issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS fees + shipping) significantly exceeds the market value of the book. It is a common 1990s issue.
Notable Features
Direct Edition barcode; 'The Battle for Metropolis' banner across the top; red/gold Superman logo.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic specimen from the 1990s print run. Standard glossy paper cover and newsstand/direct distribution markings are consistent with DC's 1994 production standards.