The Death of Superman #TPB (Trade Paperback)
DC Comics • The Death of Superman (First Edition)
Writer
Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Jackson Guice, Dan Jurgens
Cover Artist
Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke
Publication Date
January 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Trade Paperback (UPC Version)
Printing
First Printing (indicated by the $4.95 US cover price)
Comic Description
Collection of the historic storyline from Superman #73-75, Adventures of Superman #496-497, Action Comics #683-684, Justice League America #69, and Superman: The Man of Steel #17-19. It depicts the unstoppable monster Doomsday arriving on Earth and his fatal battle with Superman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge, minor blunting on the bottom right corner, and slight edge wear. Surface appears glossy with minor scuffing near the top edge.
Estimated Market Value
$15 - $30 (Raw); $60 - $85 (Graded 9.0+)
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw first edition copies in similar condition hover around $20. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have sold for $150-$200, though this copy does not appear to be a 9.8 candidate.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. This is a high-volume collected edition. The cost of grading (approx. $30-$40 plus shipping) likely equals or exceeds its raw market value unless it is a pristine 9.8.
Notable Features
First printing of the first collected edition; features the iconic image of Lois Lane cradling Superman's body; includes the death of Superman in Superman #75.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC Comics first printing trade paperback. Features characteristic newsstand/bookstore barcode on the bottom left and the $4.95 US / $5.95 CAN price point consistent with 1993 production.