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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 Universal 9.8 after grading.
I purchased five copies of this special 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. 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 a 9.8 example, it was well worth the wait for CCS to be able to add this book to my set. Special thanks to Iconic1s for getting this book added to the registry, if not for him this book would remain forgotten. 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, I was more interested in gifting it to him. He’s hooked me up with some special pieces, 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.
Finding and sending this book in for a grading was a rewarding experience. This magazine was in the back of my mind for several months as I waited for CCS to get to my invoice and complete the work needed to make this book a strong 9.8 candidate. There does not seem to be much of a demand for this book even in raw form, I’m beyond thrilled to have this piece in my registry set.
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