Superman: The Man of Steel ##81
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
August 1998
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (with UPC barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Dominus Effect' storyline. Superman rescues a young girl from a high-speed train while dealing with the reality-warping powers of Dominus. Features appearances by Lois Lane.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks, blunting on the bottom right corner, slight edge wear along the top, and minor surface scuffing visible on the cover gloss. The book appears physically intact but shows clear signs of handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00; Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies consistently sell in bulk lots or as $2-3 dollar bin items. High-grade graded copies rarely exceed $50 due to high supply.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading exceed the current market value of the comic. It is best enjoyed as a reader copy or part of a complete run.
Notable Features
This issue is part of the 'Circle of Life' crossover within the Superman titles of the late 90s. It features the 'Triangle Number' 1998/28 on the cover, indicating its reading order in the Superman weekly continuity of that era.
Authentication Notes
A standard mass-produced comic from the late 1990s. No known counterfeits exist. Paper stock is standard glossy cover with newsprint/semi-gloss interior.