Absolute Superman ##1
DC Comics • Absolute Superman Vol. 1 (DC All In)
Writer
Jason Aaron
Interior Artist
Rafa Sandoval
Cover Artist
Rafa Sandoval
Publication Date
January 2025 (Cover date); Released November 6, 2024
Cover Variant
Regular/Cover A (Rafa Sandoval)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Debut of a new version of Superman in the Absolute Universe. This Kal-El is a laborer without the support of the Kents or the Fortress of Solitude, facing a darker, more militaristic world.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible near the logos; corners appear sharp; gloss is high; slight blunting on the bottom left corner may be present but difficult to confirm through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Initial sales at cover price ($4.99). High-grade copies are trending slightly above MSRP due to high demand for the 'Absolute' line launch.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless a 9.8 is guaranteed. As a modern mass-market release, the cost of grading currently exceeds the immediate resale profit for lower grades.
Notable Features
First appearance of Absolute Superman; Part of the 'DC All In' initiative launch; Key debut issue of the Absolute Universe line.
Authentication Notes
Authentic modern DC release; features standard matte/gloss hybrid finish common for current $4.99 price point books; UPC ends in 01711 indicating Cover A First Printing.