Superman ##28
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 2 (1987 Series)
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Kerry Gammill and Brett Breeding
Cover Artist
Kerry Gammill and Dennis Janke (after Jim Steranko)
Publication Date
February 1989
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Exile' storyline. Superman, feeling guilty over the execution of the Phantom Zone villains, leaves Earth for a self-imposed exile in space. This issue features Superman dealing with the psychological toll and his initial adventures in deep space.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress/ticks visible along the left edge. The bag and board appear slightly loose which may hide minor corner blunting. Colors are vibrant with strong black ink saturation on the cover. No visible tears or significant creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5-$10; Graded (9.8): $40-$60
Recent Sales
Recent raw newsstand copies in high grade typically sell between $4 and $12 on platforms like eBay. Graded 9.8 copies have a low ceiling due to high census availability.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental reasons. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading plus shipping generally exceeds the market value of the comic at this grade level.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition barcode. Cover is a famous homage to Jim Steranko's cover for Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #4. Significant issue in the Post-Crisis Superman era.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s glossy cover stock and newsprint interiors. UPC barcode and price box (US 75c/CAN 95c) are consistent with authentic 1989 DC newsstand distribution.