Kingdom Come ##2
DC Comics • Kingdom Come (Elseworlds)
Writer
Mark Waid
Interior Artist
Alex Ross
Cover Artist
Alex Ross
Publication Date
June 1996
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Set in a future DC Universe, Superman returns from exile as a new generation of reckless heroes endangers the world. This issue focuses on Superman rebuilding the Justice League and the growing conflict with Batman's faction.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge, slight top-left corner blunting, possible faint scuffing on the black back-cover areas (common for this prestige format stock). The cover shows good gloss and no major color breaks.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.8): $70 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of the full 4-issue set sell for $50-$65. Individual high-grade issues like this typically sell for $15 plus shipping on platforms like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8. This is the second issue of a very high-print-run mini-series. The cost of grading often exceeds the total value of the slabbed comic for this specific issue.
Notable Features
Elseworlds logo in top right; Prestige format (square bound); iconic fully painted art by Alex Ross. Features future versions of Magog, Spectre, and the Justice League.
Authentication Notes
Genuine first printing. Note the prestige standard binding and the high-gloss cardstock cover consistent with 1996 DC prestige editions. No known high-quality counterfeits exist for this issue.