Superman: The Man of Steel ##22
DC Comics • Superman: The Man of Steel Vol. 1
Writer
Louise Simonson
Interior Artist
Jon Bogdanove
Cover Artist
Jon Bogdanove
Publication Date
June 1993
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 7 of the 'Reign of the Supermen!' storyline. This issue features the return of the Man of Steel (the 'Cyborg' Superman variant) and deals with the fallout of the 'Death of Superman' event. It follows the various 'replacement' Supermen as they vie for the mantle.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress/ticks visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom-right corner. The cover gloss appears intact, but the newsstand barcode area shows slight shelf wear. No major color-breaking creases or staining is evident from the image.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $45 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. This is a common issue from the 1990s with a high print run. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would exceed the market value of the book unless it were a guaranteed 9.8 or 9.9.
Notable Features
Newsstand Edition (indicated by the barcode in the lower-left corner). Part of the iconic 'Reign of the Supermen' narrative arc. Features the Cyborg Superman and John Henry Irons (Steel).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1993 DC publication. The newsstand barcode and 'DC Bullet' logo registration are consistent with standard production for this era. Paper stock is the standard glossy cover and non-glossy interior used by DC in the early 90s.