Superman ##1
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 6
Writer
Joshua Williamson
Interior Artist
Jamal Campbell
Cover Artist
Frank Quitely
Publication Date
April 2023
Cover Variant
1:100 Foil Incentive Variant (Frank Quitely)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Launch of the 2023 Superman series. Superman returns to Metropolis to find Lex Luthor in prison, acting as a strange 'partner' to the Man of Steel. This issue introduces the concept of Supercorp.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge; slight blunting on the top right corner; some surface scuffing on the black foil area which is highly prone to fingerprints and micro-scratches.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35.00 - $55.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $120.00 - $160.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies have recently moved between $40 and $50; 9.8 graded copies have stabilized around $140 after an initial launch peak.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if the comic is deemed a 9.8 candidate. This copy appears to have some micro-stress on the spine; modern foil covers are difficult to grade. A 'Press and Clean' is highly recommended due to the foil surface.
Notable Features
1:100 Ratio Incentive Variant; First appearance of Marilyn Moonlight; First issue of the Dawn of DC Superman run; Iconic Frank Quitely artwork reminiscent of 'All-Star Superman'.
Authentication Notes
Genuine silver foil logo and reflective surface properties consistent with DC's 1:100 incentive production for the Dawn of DC initiative.