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COMIC DETAILS
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Comic Description:
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Newstime nn Modern
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Grade:
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9.8
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Page Quality:
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WHITE
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Certification #:
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3970746002
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Owner:
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Brandon Shepherd
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SET DETAILS
Owner's Description
Cover Date: May 1993
Roger Stern text story
Denis Rodier cover
Special "Life and Death of Superman" issue.
Purchased: 10/12/2021
Grade Date: 09/15/2022
1 of 4 in 9.8 after certification.
I purchased five copies of this magazine for $4 each online from Mile High Comics. I picked the best two examples and sent them to Classic Collectible Services® (CCS®) in November, 2021 for treatment. Ten months later both copies were graded 9.8 by CGC, well worth the wait. For the longest time there were only 2 copies in 9.8 grade in the CGC census. I had been on the lookout over the years for high grade candidates of this magazine. Special thanks to Iconic1s for getting this book added to the Superman: Doomsday!/Funeral for a Friend/Reign of the Supermen! registry set. Speaking of Iconic1s, he already had a 9.8 copy, when he expressed interest in buying my second 9.8 copy I let him know I had no interest in selling and that I was more interested in gifting it to him. He’s hooked me up with some special books, giving him my extra 9.8 copy of this book was the least I could do.
This standalone issue is a unique and creative addition to the Death and Return of Superman storyline. Released between “Funeral for a Friend” and “Reign of the Supermen!,” this issue simulates the Newstime magazine featured in the continuity of the Superman comics of the era. There are many references to the DC Universe included in the various articles along with quotes from the likes of Bruce Wayne regarding Superman’s legacy. There are even quotes from real world reporters and celebrities like Dan Rather, William Shatner and John Goodman. If you look closely at the address label on the bottom right corner you’ll see a familiar name.
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