Superman ##29
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 2
Writer
Jerry Ordway
Interior Artist
Jerry Ordway and Dennis Janke
Cover Artist
Kerry Gammill and Dennis Janke
Publication Date
March 1989
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Storyline: Hostage! Superman travels to the planet of Warworld only to find himself captured by the alien tyrant Mongul and forced into gladiatorial combat.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks, minor corner blunting on the bottom right, slight edge wear, and some surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw newsstand copies in similar condition sell for approximately $5.00 on platforms like eBay. High-grade slabbed copies infrequently appear and command modest premiums.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services exceeds the current market value of this issue in the assessed condition.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition with UPC barcode. This issue is part of the 'Exile' storyline, a significant era in the post-Crisis Superman continuity.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy exhibiting standard 1980s DC glossy paper stock, correct font spacing on indices, and age-appropriate paper oxidation borders.