Superman: The Man of Steel ##19
DC Comics • Superman: The Man of Steel Vol. 1
Writer
Louise Simonson
Interior Artist
Jon Bogdanove
Cover Artist
Jon Bogdanove
Publication Date
January 1993
Cover Variant
Polybagged Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the iconic 'Death of Superman' storyline (Chapter 5), featuring the relentless battle between Superman and Doomsday.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
The comic is still sealed inside its original polybag, which shows heavy wrinkling, creasing, and surface wear. The comic book underneath likely has corner blunting and minor spine stress due to tight packaging over decades, though the bag prevents a direct view of the interior book.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC): $20 - $40
Recent Sales
Polybagged copies generally sell raw between $5 and $15 depending on the buyer's interest in keeping it sealed.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless opened and pressed, as the heavy polybag wrinkles and potential latent manufacturing defects inside limit high-grade potential.
Notable Features
Polybagged edition with black mourning band featuring a Superman shield and '1993 1' stamp, containing trading card inserts related to the Death of Superman event.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with the standard DC polybag, UPC barcode visible at bottom left, and standard 1990s newsstand/direct publishing markers.