Superman: The Man of Steel ##2
DC Comics • Superman: The Man of Steel Vol. 1
Writer
Louise Simonson
Interior Artist
Jon Bogdanove
Cover Artist
Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke
Publication Date
August 1991
Cover Variant
Regular cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 'Cerberus' storyline. Superman protects a young child while facing off against the villainous cyborg Cerberus and the tag-team duo of Rorc and Sergeant Belcher. This series was launched to allow for weekly Superman stories across the four main titles of that era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; evident corner blunting on the bottom right; minor surface wear and some light edge creasing visible near the top left corner; overall gloss remains decent.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded (CGC 9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales average between $1 and $4 in high grade. Graded copies at 9.8 sell for approximately $40 including shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book, especially given the visible spine ticks and corner wear which would cap the grade around a 6.0 - 7.0.
Notable Features
First appearances of Rorc and Sergeant Belcher. Features the 1991 '23' triangle numbering on the cover, indicating its place in the chronological reading order of the four Superman titles of that year.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic first printing from 1991. The color saturation, Loganove's distinct art style, and the specific DC logo placement are consistent with original copies from this era.