Superman: Speeding Bullets ##1
DC Comics • DC Elseworlds
Writer
J.M. DeMatteis
Interior Artist
Eduardo Barreto
Cover Artist
Eduardo Barreto
Publication Date
September 1993
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A DC Elseworlds story that explores a reality where baby Kal-El is found and adopted by Thomas and Martha Wayne. Renamed Bruce, he witnesses their murder and becomes a super-powered version of Batman. Features a hybrid Lex Luthor/Joker antagonist.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge, slight blunting at top right corner, and minor surface scratching on the matte-finish cover visible through the plastic bag. Color remains vibrant with no major creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $15.00; Graded (9.8): $75.00 - $100.00
Recent Sales
Ungraded copies consistently sell between $8 and $18 depending on shipping. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $85.00 including auction fees.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8. Mid-to-high grade raw copies are common, and the cost of grading current outweighs the market value for a 9.0 grade.
Notable Features
Prestige format square-bound spine. Early and iconic Elseworlds title. Key reimagining of Superman and Batman's origins.
Authentication Notes
The matte cardstock cover and square binding are consistent with 1993 DC Prestige format publications. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.