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
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Reign of the Supermen!' storyline following 'The Death of Superman'. This issue features John Henry Irons (Steel) emerging as one of the four replacement Supermen. It includes the 'The Funeral is Over!' banner, signaling the start of the return arc.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress marks (color-breaking ticks), slight blunting on the bottom right corner, and minor surface scuffing visible through the polybag/mylar. The cover maintains high gloss and vibrant colors.
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $15.00 (Raw); $40.00 - $65.00 (Graded CGC 9.8)
Recent Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $3 to $8. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range. Interest remains steady due to the iconic 'Reign of the Supermen' era.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 candidate. Grading costs typically exceed the market value of raw copies in this condition. Professional cleaning and pressing could potentially boost it to 9.4/9.6.
Notable Features
First appearance of Steel (John Henry Irons) in his full armor and official 'Superman' persona. Part 3 of the 'Reign of the Supermen!' crossover. Includes the 'Superman: The Man of Steel' poster noted on the cover flash.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Direct Edition copy. Features the DC Logo, issue number #22, and the '1993/13' triangle era-tracking logo. High-quality glossy paper stock consistent with DC's early 90s production.