The Superman Sourcebook #233 (Mayfair Games reference number)
Mayfair Games / DC Comics • DC Heroes Role-Playing Game Reference Series
Writer
Steve Crow and Chris Mortika
Interior Artist
Various (DC Staff)
Cover Artist
Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
Publication Date
1987
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This is a role-playing game sourcebook designed for the DC Heroes RPG. It contains detailed stats and lore for Superman (Post-Crisis version), his supporting cast including Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen, and his Rogues Gallery including Lex Luthor and Brainiac. It serves as a comprehensive guide to the Man of Steel's world following the Crisis on Infinite Earths reboot.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible edge wear and color chipping along the right-hand spine/margin, minor corner blunting, possible surface scuffing on the gloss, light shelf wear on the bottom edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30; Graded: $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Copies in similar condition have sold between $18 and $25 on eBay in recent months. High-grade copies can reach $40 raw.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The value increase for a 6.0-7.0 grade does not justify the $40+ cost of grading and shipping for a game supplement.
Notable Features
Includes character statistics for gameplay, detailed biographies of Post-Crisis DC characters, and iconic Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez artwork from the DC Style Guide.
Authentication Notes
First edition. Paper stock is heavier than a standard comic book. Features the DC 'Bullet' logo and Mayfair Games '233' series number in the upper right corner.