The Death of Superman #Trade Paperback (First Printing Edition)
DC Comics • The Death of Superman
Writer
Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Jackson Guice, Dan Jurgens
Cover Artist
Jon Bogdanove, Dennis Janke, Steve Rude
Publication Date
January 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Collects the iconic 'Death of Superman' storyline including Superman #73-75, Adventures of Superman #496-497, Action Comics #683-684, Justice League America #69, and Superman: The Man of Steel #17-19. It depicts the final battle between Superman and the unstoppable monster Doomsday.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 Range)
Condition Details
Visible corner blunting at bottom left; minor spine stress; light edge wear at the top; slight surface scuffing on the polybag which may or may not affect the cover underneath; some minor yellowing typical for unsealed newsstand copies of this era.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.0+): $40 - $70
Recent Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for under $25; graded 9.8 copies can reach $100+ but this copy appears to have too many minor defects to reach that tier.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The high print run of this trade paperback makes it very common. Grading costs would likely exceed the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Features the Newsstand UPC barcode (rare for the TPB compilation compared to direct market versions); contains the historic death of Kal-El; first collected edition of the 1992 event.
Authentication Notes
The high cover price ($4.95 US / $6.50 CAN) and the list of creators on the left sidebar are correct for the 1993 first printing. Authentic paper stock and printing dots visible in high-resolution views.