Superman ##83
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 2 (1987)
Writer
Dan Jurgens
Interior Artist
Dan Jurgens & Joe Rubinstein
Cover Artist
Dan Jurgens & Joe Rubinstein
Publication Date
November 1993
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Funeral for a Friend/Epilogue. Features Superman leading a group of heroes (Shazam, Wonder Woman, Flash, Hal Jordan, etc.). This story deals with the lingering aftermath of the Death of Superman and the return of the true Kal-El.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress observable through reflective light. Bottom left corner shows slight softening. Some slight rubbing/scuffing on the black ink of the cover (common for 90s gloss covers). Overall sharp edges and vibrant colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded: $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent sales for Newsstand copies in high grade range from $5 to $10 on eBay. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) exceeds the market value of the book. While a Newsstand variant adds a slight premium over Direct Edition, the book was overproduced in the 1990s.
Notable Features
Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode). Part of the 'Funeral for a Friend' storyline. Tripled-numbered as #34 in the 1993 Triangle Year system. Features early 90s DC Pantheon heroes.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC product. Correct paper stock for early 90s era (newsprint interiors with glossy cover). Barcode indicates Newsstand distribution via Curtis Circulation Company.