Auctions: comic books in 'Superman 1993 Weekly Reading Order'

Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 19D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4683770019

First Printing. Direct Edition. Written by Louise Simonson, with art and cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Part 6 of the critical 7-part series 'Doomsday' that leads to a pivotal event in the life of the Man of Steel, continued from Action Comics (1938 DC) #684. The fight to the death intensifies as Doomsday and Superman hit Metropolis - hard! Concludes in Superman (1987) #75. Cover price $1.25.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75D CGC 9.8 SS Jurgens. Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Dan Jurgens on 3/23/14.

Label #2504912041

1st printing. Doomsday! Part 7 of 7. "Doomsday!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Here it is, the issue that rocked the DC Universe. An unstoppable force named Doomsday crash landed on Earth and has cut a swath of death and destruction across the country, all the way to Metropolis. Even the Justice League, the world's premiere super-team, was powerless before this creature's might. Now one man stands defiantly in Doomsday's way and vows that the creature's insanity stops here. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of Metropolis. Cover price $1.25.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75D CGC 9.8 SS Jurgens Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Dan Jurgens on 3/23/14.

Label #1406040056

1st printing. Doomsday! Part 7 of 7. "Doomsday!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Here it is, the issue that rocked the DC Universe. An unstoppable force named Doomsday crash landed on Earth and has cut a swath of death and destruction across the country, all the way to Metropolis. Even the Justice League, the world's premiere super-team, was powerless before this creature's might. Now one man stands defiantly in Doomsday's way and vows that the creature's insanity stops here. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of Metropolis. Cover price $1.25.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75D CGC 9.8 SS Jurgens Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Dan Jurgens on 3/23/14.

Label #2504909010

1st printing. Doomsday! Part 7 of 7. "Doomsday!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Here it is, the issue that rocked the DC Universe. An unstoppable force named Doomsday crash landed on Earth and has cut a swath of death and destruction across the country, all the way to Metropolis. Even the Justice League, the world's premiere super-team, was powerless before this creature's might. Now one man stands defiantly in Doomsday's way and vows that the creature's insanity stops here. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of Metropolis. Cover price $1.25.

Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 21 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4683770013

Part 7 of the 8-part 'Funeral for a Friend,' continued from Action Comics (1938 DC) #686. Superman's body turns up at Project Cadmus...where even they fail to detect any signs of life! But maybe they can learn what made him so special. Also, the strain of losing his son becomes too much for Pa Kent. Concludes in Superman (1987) #77. Written by Louise Simonson, with art and cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Cover price $1.25.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 500U CGC 9.8 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Collector's Edition.

Label #4683770015

Jerry Ordway script. This copy is not in original white polybag and does not include trading card. NOTE: Copies where the translucent sticker featuring Pa Kent's arm reaching out towards Superman have been removed will be graded in GD condition. Cover price $2.95.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 500 CGC 9.8 Standard Green Variant

Paper: White

Label #4683769011

Jonathan Kent refuses to let his son pass from this mortal coil without a spiritual fight in "Life After Death!" Written by Jerry Ordway. Art by Tom Grummett & Doug Hazlewood. Also - 4 page sequences by: Louise Simonson, Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke; Roger Stern, Jackson Guice & Denis Rodier; Karl Kesel, Tom Grummett & Doug Hazlewood; Dan Jurgens & Brett Breeding. Cover by Grummett & Hazlewood. Cover price $2.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 687N CGC 9.8 Gammill Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4683769013

Cover by Kerry Gammill and Jackson Guice. Beginning the 'Reign of the Supermen,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #500. The Last Son of Krypton returns to action, and this Superman has no qualms about taking a human life...so long as it's the right thing to do! Also, Pa Kent reacts to Superman's tougher techniques. Bound into the center of this issue is a double-page miniposter of Superman, printed on cover stock. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. 40 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 687D CGC 9.8 Gammill Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4683769012

Die-cut cover by Jackson Guice; 687N cover by Kerry Gammill and Jackson Guice. Beginning the 'Reign of the Supermen,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #500. The Last Son of Krypton returns to action, and this Superman has no qualms about taking a human life...so long as it's the right thing to do! Also, Pa Kent reacts to Superman's tougher techniques. Bound into the center of this issue is a double-page miniposter of Superman, printed on cover stock. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. 44 pages, Full Color, $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 22N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4683769014

#22N cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Beginning the 'Reign of the Supermen,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #500. The Man of Steel returns to Metropolis to quell the latest crime wave in Suicide Slum led by a new, ruthless female crime lord, and Jeb is back in town to see Lois Lane in the wake of Clark Kent's disappearance. Bound into the center of this issue is a double-page miniposter of Superman, printed on cover stock. Written by Louise Simonson, with art by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Cover price $1.50.

Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 22D CGC 9.8 Die-Cut Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4683769015

#22D special double cover of the Collector's Edition by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke features a unique die-cut design on the outer cover. Beginning the 'Reign of the Supermen,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #500. The Man of Steel returns to Metropolis to quell the latest crime wave in Suicide Slum led by a new, ruthless female crime lord, and Jeb is back in town to see Lois Lane in the wake of Clark Kent's disappearance. Bound into the center of this issue is a double-page miniposter of Superman, printed on cover stock. Written by Louise Simonson, with art by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Cover price $1.95.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 78B CGC 9.8 Jurgens Collector's Edition Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4683769017

Collector's edition - Die-cut cover. Reign of the Supermen! "Alive!" Guest-starring the Guardian. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Can it be true...has the Man of Steel returned from the grave? Someone, or something, has arrived with the look and power of the fallen hero, and he's here for Doomsday. Woe to any that would stand in his way. Includes a poster titled "The Man of Tomorrow!" NOTE: Check out Action Comics #687, Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #500, and Superman: The Man of Steel #22 to follow the adventures of the other Supermen. Cover price $1.95.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 501B CGC 9.8 Grummett Variant

Paper: White

Label #4683769019

Regular Edition, no cover enhancements. Reign of the Supermen! There's a youngster in town claiming to be Superman in "The Adventures of Superman...When He Was a Boy!" Guardian cameo. Written by Karl Kesel. Art & cover by Tom Grummett & Doug Hazlewood. Centerfold poster by Grummett & Hazlewood. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 501A CGC 9.8 Grummett Collector's Edition

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4683769018

Collector's Edition with Die-Cut Cover. Reign of the Supermen! There's a youngster in town claiming to be Superman in "The Adventures of Superman...When He Was a Boy!" Guardian cameo. Written by Karl Kesel. Art & cover by Tom Grummett & Doug Hazlewood. Centerfold poster by Grummett & Hazlewood. Cover price $1.95.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 688 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4683769020

Reign of The Supermen! "An Eye for an Eye" by Roger Stern (script) & Jackson Guice/Denis Rodier (art); Kerry Gammill cover; Guy Gardner, Eradicator (as Superman), Lois Lane, Cat Grant app; Cameos by Blue Beetle, Superman, Ice, Doomsday, Superboy. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 502 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4683769023

'Reign of the Supermen' continues: When Supergirl is sent by Luthor to bring in the youngest Superman, sparks fly between the two heroes. All the Superman titles now use a new, upgraded color process that employs an increased color palette. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Hazlewood. Cover price $1.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 689D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4683769024

Direct Edition. The 'Reign of the Supermen' continues from Adventures of Superman (1939) #502. The Last Son of Krypton squares off against the Man of Steel for the right to be Superman. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #24. All the Superman titles now use a new, upgraded color process that employs an increased color palette. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Ed Hannigan, Kerry Gammill and Guice. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 24 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4683769025

The 'Reign of the Supermen' continues from Action Comics (1938 DC) #689. The Man of Steel takes on the crimelord White Rabbit after confronting the cold, alien Superman (a.k.a. the Last Son of Krypton). Also, Green Lantern's Coast City is threatened, as the menace of Mongul looms near! Continues in Superman (1987) #80. Written by Louise Simonson, with art and cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 503 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4683770002

The 'Reign of the Supermen' continues from Superman (1987) #80: The cyborg Superman, determined to rid the world of all the 'pretenders,' captures the teenaged Superman and imprisons him outside of Metropolis. Also, Mongul begins building his 'Engine City' on the ruins of Coast City...and, down in Antarctica, something stirs in the Fortress of Solitude! Continued in Action Comics (1938 DC) #690. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Hazlewood. Cover price $1.50.

Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 25 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4683770004

Direct Edition. Reign of the Supermen! The Man of Steel, Lois Lane, Superboy & Supergirl try to get to the bottom of the Cyborg & Mongul's plans in "The Return!" Written by Louise Simonson. Art & cover by Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke. Cover price $1.50.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 81 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4683770005

Reign of the Supermen! "Resurrections!" Guest-starring Supergirl, Superboy and Steel. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. The one true Man of Steel has returned! Now, Superman, along with the new Superboy and the man called Steel, must prepare themselves for the final battle with the treacherous Cyborg-Superman and his sinister accomplice, Mongul. Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #504. Cover price $1.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 691 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4683770007

The 'Reign of the Supermen' continues from Adventures of Superman (1939) #504. The Last Son of Krypton joins the fray at Mongul's 'Engine City'...and the fate of the Boy of Steel is revealed. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #26. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Guice. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.