The Adventures of Superman ##500
DC Comics • The Adventures of Superman Vol. 1
Writer
Jerry Ordway
Interior Artist
Tom Grummett
Cover Artist
Tom Grummett
Publication Date
June 1993
Cover Variant
White Polybagged Collector's Edition (Standard Variant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Reign of the Supermen' storyline following 'The Death of Superman'. This issue features the first appearances of Superboy (Kon-El), John Henry Irons (Steel), and the Cyborg Superman (Hank Henshaw) in their post-death identities.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4 Range)
Condition Details
The book remains sealed in its original white polybag. The bag shows minor wrinkling and a slight horizontal fold from storage, but the comic cover underneath appears flat with sharp corners. No visible spine stress or color breaking creases through the plastic.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent sales of sealed copies range from $8 to $12 on platforms like eBay. CGC 9.8 copies typically sell for around $70 in the current market.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the collector is certain it is a 9.8 or higher. This issue was heavily overproduced during the 90s 'speculator boom'. The cost of grading usually exceeds the raw market value.
Notable Features
White polybagged edition with translucent 'S' shield; contains a Bloodlines trading card; first appearances of the four Superman replacement characters.
Authentication Notes
Authentic original 1993 polybagged edition. The material of the bag is the correct light-gauge white plastic with the 'S' logo printed in red ink. Die-cut window is present as per the distributor standard.