DC Retroactive: Superman - The '90s ##1
DC Comics • DC Retroactive: Superman - The '90s
Writer
Louise Simonson
Interior Artist
Jon Bogdanove
Cover Artist
Jon Bogdanove
Publication Date
October 2011
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Sales)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'The Last Days of Lex Luthor,' Superman must deal with a Luthor who is dying from radiation poisoning and looking for vengeance. The issue captures the aesthetic of the 1990s 'Man of Steel' era. It also includes a reprint of Superman: The Man of Steel #30.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Mild corner blunting on the bottom right. Minor white edge wear visible at the bottom. The cover appears flat with good color saturation, but spine issues limit the grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00 | Graded (9.8): $35.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for approximately $4.00 to $5.00. Graded copies of this specific title are rarely captured in higher auctions due to low demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of professional grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book. The estimated grade of 8.0 would not provide a return on investment.
Notable Features
Features a 'Retroactive' look back at the 1990s era by the original creative team of Simonson and Bogdanove. Includes a reprint of a classic 90s tale. Direct Sales edition barcode present.
Authentication Notes
Authentic modern DC comic. Standard 2011 glossy paper stock and high-resolution digital coloring. Spine staples are original and correctly centered.