THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN #N/A (Trade Paperback)
DC Comics • The Death of Superman
Writer
Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Dan Jurgens, Tom Grummett, Jon Bogdanove, Jackson Guice
Cover Artist
Jon Bogdanove, Dennis Janke, Steve Rude
Publication Date
January 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Trade Paperback)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Collects the historic storyline from Superman #73-75, Adventures of Superman #496-497, Action Comics #683-684, Superman: The Man of Steel #17-19, and Justice League America #69. It depicts the final showdown between Superman and the unstoppable monster Doomsday.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress and slight color breaking along the left edge. Some minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Minimal surface wear and light scuffing on the back cover is typical for this cardstock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00 | Graded (9.8): $75.00 - $120.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $10-15 on eBay. Graded copies of the trade paperback are less common than the individual issues, generally fetching around $100 for high 9.8 grades.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not worth grading unless it is a pristine 9.8. This is a common trade paperback collecting the 'Death of Superman' storyline. The cost of grading often exceeds the market value of the book itself.
Notable Features
First trade paperback edition collecting the entire 'Death of Superman' arc. Iconic cover art by Jon Bogdanove based on the final panel of Superman #75.
Authentication Notes
Genuine first printing trade paperback. Features the correct $4.95 US / $6.50 CAN price point. Paper quality and ink density are consistent with DC's 1993 production standards.