Superman ##75
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 2
Writer
Dan Jurgens
Interior Artist
Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding
Cover Artist
Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding
Publication Date
January 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Newsstand Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The landmark 'Death of Superman' issue. Superman engages in a final, brutal battle with the unstoppable monster Doomsday in the streets of Metropolis. Both combatants succumb to their injuries, ending with the iconic image of Lois Lane cradling a fallen Clark Kent.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge, corner blunting on the top and bottom right, and significant horizontal color-breaking creases across the bottom right corner and mid-right edge. Overall surface wear and minor scuffing visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 6.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies typically sell for $150-$200; however, mid-grade copies like this one frequently sell in the $20 range raw. The newsstand barcode version (pictured) often carries a slight premium over the common direct edition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The condition appears to be in the 5.0 to 6.5 range due to heavy creasing on the right side. The cost of grading would likely exceed the final market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Death of Superman; Newsstand Edition (indicated by the UPC barcode in the lower right corner, which is less common than the direct edition memorial polybag version); 1993 Triangle Stamp #2.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic with correct color saturation for early 90s DC newsstand stock. The printing at the bottom right and the DC bullet logo are consistent with genuine first prints.