Superman and Firestorm, The Nuclear Man & Captain Atom ##90
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Paul Kupperberg
Interior Artist
Denys Cowan and Bob Smith
Cover Artist
Denys Cowan and Bob Smith
Publication Date
February 1986
Cover Variant
Canadian Price Variant (75c cover price)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Superman, Firestorm, and Captain Atom team up to face the threat of Plastique. This issue is notable for being part of the 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' era and features the introduction of the modern Post-Crisis version of Captain Atom.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress including color-breaking ticks on the left edge. Light blunting on the top-left and bottom-right corners. Faint color loss along the spine and some possible surface scuffing on the purple background areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded CGC 9.0+: $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this issue typically sell between $3 and $12 depending on condition. 9.8 graded copies can reach $100+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a sentimental piece. The cost of grading exceeds the current market value for a mid-to-high grade raw copy.
Notable Features
Canadian Price Variant (indicated by the 95c / 75c price block rather than 75c only). Features Firestorm and Captain Atom team-up. 50th Anniversary DC logo in bottom left corner.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s DC copper-age publication. Proper newsprint page quality visible at edges and correct 1985/1986 branding.