Superman ##3
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 2
Writer
John Byrne
Interior Artist
John Byrne & Terry Austin
Cover Artist
John Byrne
Publication Date
March 1987
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Legends' crossover events (Chapter 17). Superman travels to Apokolips to confront Darkseid, only to be brainwashed into believing he is the son of Darkseid. Features Superman, Darkseid, and Desaad.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (some color-breaking), minor corner blunting on the top right and bottom left, slight edge wear along the top, and reflective surface scuffing visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3-$8 | Graded (9.8): $60-$80
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10 in high grade. Recent 9.8 graded copies have sold between $55 and $85 depending on the auction platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a high likelihood of a 9.8 is confirmed. The cost of grading exceeds the market value for lower grades. A professional press could improve the grade slightly by flattening non-color-breaking spine tics.
Notable Features
Features Darkseid on the cover; part of the iconic John Byrne reboot of the Superman mythos following Crisis on Infinite Earths; direct edition (contains a Joker mask logo in the UPC box area).
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy from the 1987 run. Shows standard Baxter-adjacent newsprint interior paper of the era and distinctive John Byrne 1980s art style and trade dress.