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Owner:  Brandon Shepherd
Last Modified:  11/20/2024
Set Description
Here are the books I’ve found and submitted myself to CGC. I love these pieces and the memories tied to each and everyone. I love the culmination of experiences that go into submitting books, beginning with the hunt for raw books, to discovering upon close examination which books are good enough, anticipating the results and then finally getting to hold a newly graded book for the first time!

My first submission back in 2006 was a humbling experience, I submitted three books from the Silver and Bronze Ages, they were my prized possessions at the time and I thought they were better than they really were.

The books:
Batman #192 (6/67) CGC 7.5 OFF-WHITE Pages
Superman #233 (1/71) 8.5 OFF-WHITE Pages
X-Men #60 (9/69) 9.0 OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Pages

Looking back I now realize these were actually solid grades, I was just new to the game and unrealistically expected 9.4 or higher. I sold them off not long after I got them graded, had I held onto them, I could have made a nice profit several years latter.

In 2016 I found a nice little comic shop called Aamazing Fantasy (yes, two a’s) in Littleton, CO, they had just gotten a large collection of DCs. My first trip there I found Action Comics #685 second printing and Superman #75 fourth printing. I had a ticket to Denver Comic Con that summer, CGC had a both to drop submissions off, this became the butane for the forgotten Zippo that would start a fire. These two books were my first submission since 2006 and both came back with 9.8 grades. That experience became a springboard for sending in more submissions. Aamazing Fantasy Comics is a great comic shop that I found thanks to a mention on the CGC chat boards. The shop is 60 miles away so I do not get to go as often, but several books I have purchased from them turned into successful submissions.



I have mostly submitted Copper/Modern books, I have yet experience the shock and horror of receiving a qualified or restored grade. I've sold off several books I've submitted, some I regret, some I do not. I've also cracked out several 9.6 grades to put back into my raw collection, a waste of money I know but I did what I did. I've been lucky to be at the right place at the right time with some of theses books and I look forward to the future.

My Local Comic Shop - Escape Velocity Comics, Colorado Springs, CO.

Set Goals
To keep making memories and submitting special books.

Slot Name
Item Description
Grade
Owner Comments
Pics
Batman: Year Two Batman: Year Two Trade Paperback nn Modern 9.8 Indicia Date: 1990

Paul Neary & Alfredo Alcala cover

Collects Detective Comics #575-578
Wraparound cover.

Purchased Raw: 12/30/2003 - $9.95
Grade Date: 11/12/2024
1 of 7 in 9.8 after certification.

I purchased this book at Comic Book World in Florence, KY over Christmas break as a Junior in college. Comic Book World is an awesome place, with tons of back issues, shelves full of TPBs, new issues and wall books from all comic ages. The owner is also a really nice guy. For the TPBs, each book was sealed in shrink wrap with a backing board inside with a security chip. I bought the TPB to read but I was so impressed with the condition that I couldn’t bear to risk hurting this long out of print beauty by touching the pages and moving the covers. 		View Comic
The Death of Superman The Death of Superman nn Modern 9.8 Indicia Date: 1993

<b>Second Printing</b>

Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke cover

Trade paperback collecting the "Death of Superman" storyline.

Purchased Raw: 10/05/2019 - $15.00
Grade Date: 11/12/2024
1 of 5 in 9.8 after grading.

I purchased this book at KaPow Comics and Coffee in Colorado Springs, CO. I also the first printing of this TPB, that too was also a self submission. 		View Comic
Action Comics Action Comics 574 Modern 9.8 “May the Best World Win!"
Cover Date: December, 1985

Craig Boldman story
Kurt Schaffenberger & Dave Hunt art
Eduardo Barreto cover

Purchased Raw: 03/02/2023 - $5.00
Grade Date: 06/05/2023
1 of 4 in 9.8 grade when certified.

Purchased from my local comic shop, Escape Velocity Comics in Colorado Springs, CO. There are actually some gem covers from the mid 80s in the <i>Action Comics</i> run and 574 is one of them. Cover artists Eduardo Barreto contributed a lot a great covers during this era.

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Action Comics Action Comics 575 Modern 9.8 “The Great Brain Robbery!"
Cover Date: January, 1986

Joey Cavalieri story
Kurt Schaffenberger & Dave Hunt art
Eduardo Barreto cover

Purchased Raw: 03/02/2023
Grade Date: 06/05/2023
1 of 3 in 9.8 grade after certification.

I purchased this issue at my local comic shop, Escape Velocity Comics in Colorado Springs, CO. I scooped this terrific Eduardo Barreto cover up with cover 574 and a few other issues from 1985-6. The first weekend of each month my LCS has a sale, buy one back issue, get one of equal value free, these are the $1 to $5 books, so I got 575 free. I sent this in with issue 574 and got the 9.8 on both, not bad at all. 		View Comic
Action Comics Weekly Action Comics 627 Modern 9.8 Shipped: November 22, 1988

James Owsley, Roger Stern &
Marv Wolfman stories, Curt Swan,
Frank Springer & Mark Bright art
Gil Kane cover.

Green Lantern, Superman, Nightwing,
Speedy & Black Canary stories.

Purchased Raw: 10/24/2021 - $1.00
Grade Date: 06/05/2023
1 of 2 in 9.8 after certification.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Green Lantern: "And Now... Captain Atom"

Secret Six: "A Bird in the Hand"

Black Canary: "Knock 'Em Dead Part 4"

Superman: "Panic in the Sands!"

Nightwing & Speedy: "Rocks and Hard Places: Chapter One: Travels"

Nightwing & Speedy: "Rocks and Hard Places: Chapter Two: Distractions"

I pulled this issues from a dollar bin at my local comic shop, Escape Velocity Comics in Colorado Springs, CO. I love the orange background, and I really dig Nightwing’s disco outfit. This is also the first example from <i>Action Comics Weekly</i> that I have submitted to CGC.

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Doomsday Teaser Superman 73 Modern 9.8 "Time Ryders!"
Cover Date: November, 1992

Dan Jurgens story
Dan Jurgens & Brett Breeding cover & art

Doomsday cameo on last page.

Purchased Raw: 10/16/2021 - $3.00
Grade Date: 03/23/2023

This gorgeous book was a self submission. I already had this issue in 9.8 grade, that I purchased in 2019 for a $125. When I found this particular copy at my LCS, Escape Velocity Comics in Colorado Springs, CO for only $3.00 I scooped it up right away. Some would say it’s a waste of money to submit books you already have graded, especially when you factor in shipping and pressing, but this is a special book, and I enjoy the process. This example became only the 14th 9.8 in the CGC census for this issue. That’s not to imply that this book is very rare, but only 14 9.8 examples from 2001 to 2023 for a popular title is not a lot. I’m sure there will be more 9.8 examples added as the years go on but <i>Superman</i> #73 as of this writing has the lowest number of 9.8s in the census compared to the other three Doomsday teaser issues. I was also able to sell my previous 9.8 of this issue right away on eBay for a nice profit not long after adding this piece to my set.

“Somewhere else...

…Doomsday is coming!”

Story continued in <i>Adventures of Superman</i> #496 (11/92). 		View Comic
Knightfall Batman 489 Modern 9.8 “Killer's Bane"
Cover Date: February, 1993

Doug Moench story
Jim Aparo art
Travis Charest cover

Killer Croc & Bane appearance.
Azrael as Batman.

Purchased Raw: 11/06/2021
Grade Date: 03/08/2023

At my local comic shop, Escape Velocity Comics in Colorado Springs, CO, the first weekend of each month the back issues priced at $1.00, $2.00 and $5.00 are buy one get one free. Not only did I get this book for free, I had a grading credit with CGC from the 2021 Registry Awards for Best Set Presentation for my Action Comics (Complete) registry set, I only had to pay for shipping and pressing to get this book to a 9.8, and that ain’t bad!

This is a great early Bane appearance (second), I also enjoy the cover art, Killer Croc never looked so weak. I previously had another 9.8 example of this issue, it’s good to have another 9.8 example back in my collection, and even better that this one was a self submission. 		View Comic
Knightfall Batman 496 Modern 9.8 Knightfall Part 9: “Die Laughing"
Cover Date: Early July, 1993

Doug Moench story
Jim Aparo & Joe Rubinstein art
Kelley Jones cover

Joker & Scarecrow appearance.

Purchased Raw: 06/24/2017 - $6.00
Grade Date: 03/08/2023

I purchased this book raw at Aamazing Fantasy Comics in Littleton, CO. This is my favorite Knightfall cover, I first found a copy in a dollar bin in 1994 or 1995, which I still have. That issue was a gateway to “A Death in the Family” (1988) and many other Batman storylines. 		View Comic
Knightfall Batman 499 Modern 9.8 Knightfall Part 17: “The Venom Connection"
Cover Date: September, 1993

Doug Moench story
Jim Aparo & Scott Hanna art
Kelley Jones cover

Bane appearance.

Purchased Raw: 06/24/2017 -$5.00
Grade Date: 03/08/2023

Purchased at Aamazing Fantasy Comics in Littleton. I sent this book to CGC not long after I purchased it, it came back in 9.6 grade. In 2023 I sent it to CCS for pressing, getting the desired 9.8. Needles to say, I’m very happy with the outcome. A beautiful cover for a beautiful book.
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Knightfall Detective Comics 664 Modern 9.8 Knightfall Part 12: “Who Rules the Night”
Cover Date: July, 1993

Chuck Dixon story
Graham Nolan & Scott Hanna art
Kelley Jones cover

Joker & Bane appearance.

Purchased Raw: 10/07/2022 - $2.85
Grade Date: 01/04/2023

I purchased this book at the Mile High Comics Mega Store in Denver, CO. The book looked really good but needed a slight press. I’m really happy with this book, the spine and corners are flawless - if only I could be so lucky on the other Knightfall books.

I had to drop my sister off at Denver International Airport (an hour car ride), I decided to go comic hunting in the area and visit the Mile High Mega store for the first time in seven years. I also checked out another comic shop on the way home, Aamazing Fantasy Comics, where I found the <b>Death of Superman</b> TPB (1993), that I also sent to CGC (unpressed) and got a 9.8 - I love the hunt. 		View Comic
Doomsday! Adventures of Superman 497 Modern 9.8 "Under Fire"
Cover Date: December, 1992

Jerry Ordway story
Tom Grummett & Doug Hazlewood cover and art

Justice League America & Doomsday appearance.

Purchased: 03/13/2022
Grade Date: 01/04/2023

I purchased this book raw for $5.00 at Escape Velocity Comics in Colorado Springs, CO. I had another 9.8 example of this issue, purchased on 05/04/2014 for $45.00, there was nothing wrong with it, I just happened to find a nice raw copy at my LCS. I can’t help it when I see beautiful raw copies of these Death and Return of Superman books in the wild, I’ll scoop them up, even if I already have them in CGC 9.8. I also enjoy sending books in for grading, my self submissions carry nice memories of hunting.

Story continued in <i>Action Comics</i> #684 (12/92). 		View Comic
Dracula Bram Stoker's Dracula 1-4 Modern 9.6 Mike Mignola cover

Diamond Comic Distributors exclusive.
Collects Bram Stoker's Dracula #1-4
Trading card insert.

Purchased Raw: 11/19/2021 - $45
Grade Date: 9/19/2022

The inside back cover indicia: <b>BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA VOL. 1 NO. 1-4</b>, copyright 1992. Inside front cover contains an introduction from the Previews staff.

This book was came shrink-wrapped with a set of the trading cards that were also included separately with <i>Bram Stoker’s Dracula</i> #’s 1-4. This book is actually the four issues bound together in trade paperback format, with a trading card promo sheet insert. The book was still sealed when I purchased it off eBay, it was fun to carefully remove the shrink wrap and set the cards aside.

I sent this book to Classic Collectible Services (CCS) before grading, the book corners were curled from being sealed for close to 30 years, the trading cards also left several imprints on the front cover. I’m actually pleased with the grade, I was hoping for a 9.8 but due to the distribution method I knew that grade would be difficult to obtain. There is still a slight impression on the front cover from one of the trading cards, only noticeable when held at an angle.

This piece is the first example of this interesting book to have been graded by CGC, the was not the CCG database, so I submitted it as <i>Bram Stoker’s Dracula</i> TPB, Previews Edition variant. The book was mistakenly labeled <i>Bram Stoker’s Dracula</i> #1, after a Mechanical Error review CGC corrected the label to match the back cover indicia.

I still do not know much about this book, the only information I could find about it was on mycomicshop.com. I would love to know how many of these were made and if they were sent to retailers or if this was a give away. If you have any additional information on this please send me a message.


Update: 12/11/22

The story on this book has a new chapter, in December 2022, I received a rejection notice from CCS. I thought this was a mistake at first but CCS was actually several months behind on their emails. CCS could not press this book because of the trading card insert, as pressing could have potentially damaged this book. 		View Comic
The Death of Superman The Death of Superman nn Modern 9.8 Indicia Date: 1993

Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke cover

Trade paperback collecting the
"Death of Superman" storyline.

Purchased Raw: 10/7/2022 -$13
Grade Date: 11/10/2022 (Unpressed)

I purchased this book at Aamazing Fantasy Comics in Littleton, CO. It had been in the back of my mind to go after this book in 9.8 for a few years but I wasn’t aggressively searching for graded examples online. I scooped this book up out of a long box because the front cover looked good. When I got home and examined the the book outside of the polybag I knew I hit the jackpot. I gave it a day, examined the book again and determined it looked like a solid 9.8, no pressing needed.

Spending Itemization:
Raw Purchase: $13
USPS Shipping (Sending to CGC): $14.45
Grading Fee: $24
CGC Invoice Fee: $5
Shipping: $20
Total: $76.45

Money well spent!
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Emerald Twilight Green Lantern v3 #50 Modern 9.8 Emerald Twilight Part Three: “The Future"
Cover Date: March, 1994

Ron Marz story
Darryl Banks & Romeo Tanghal cover & art

1st appearance of Kyle Rayner as Green Lantern.
"Death" of Kilowog, Sinestro & Oa.
Glow-in-the-dark cover.

Grade Date: 10/10/2022

I found this book raw at a small show in Colorado Springs, CO sometime in the mid 2010s, the book was maybe $3 or $4. I knew the book had 9.8 potential, I put it in Mylar and stored it in my box of special high grade books for several years. Not long after I purchased <i>Green Lantern</i> #v3 #49 in CGC 9.8 in mid 2022, I pulled this book for grading, skipping the pressing, I was that confident - I don’t know if this issue can be pressed without damaging the glow in the dark cover. This piece was my first Green Lantern self submission. 		View Comic
Supergirl Action Comics 677 Modern 9.8 "In Love and War!"
Cover Date: May, 1992

Roger Stern story
Jackson Guice & Denis Rodier art
Art Thibert cover

Supergirl appearance.

Purchased Raw: 08/14/2022 - $3.00
Grade Date: 10/10/2022 (Unpressed)

I purchased this book raw from my local comic shop, Escape Velocity Comics in Colorado Springs, CO.

I previously had another CGC 9.8 example of this issue but I decided to sell it in 2021 to raise some funds for other endeavors. A little over a year later I found another copy, which I purchased to add to my reader collection. When I went to place my new copy in a fresh bag and board I found that it was a solid 9.8. I still had a grading credit from my 2021 Best Set Presentation for <b>Action Comics (Complete)</b> and since it didn’t need a press I decided to send it in for grading, now this issue is back in my registry set. The cover may be so so but the book itself is gorgeous inside a pristine holder. This book serves as a reminder to me that sometimes things balance out, I also have Forest Gump luck with some books. 		View Comic
The Life and Death of the Man of Steel Newstime nn Modern 9.8 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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Bane Batman: Vengeance of Bane Special 1 Modern 9.8 Chuck Dixon story
Graham Nolan & Eduardo Barreto art
Glenn Fabry cover

Origin & 1st appearance of Bane.

Purchased Raw: 10/24/21
Grade Date: 9/19/2022

Fortune smiled on me when I found this book raw at my local comic shop, Escape Velocity Comics, in Colorado Springs, CO for only $4.00. The book wasn’t even on the wall, I found it tucked away in the back issues. The book was very clean but had several non color breaking finger bends on the back, a wavy cover and what looked like a small vein on the spine edge. I figured the book to be in the very fine to near mint range. I thought with a press the book could get a 9.4 or possibly a 9.6. Later on when I put together a submission for pressing and grading, I decided to include this book, since I had gotten it so cheap. I also had grading credit from the 2021 Best Presentation award for my <b>Action Comics (Complete)</b> registry set, I only had pay for shipping and pressing. I was floored when I found out this book was graded 9.8, I also submitted a copy of <i>Superman: The Man of Steel</i> #18, the first full appearance of Doomsday, with this book. I get to say that I submitted 9.8s for the first appearances of the two biggest comic book villains of my childhood and both books were found at my local comic shop. 		View Comic
Doomsday! Superman: The Man of Steel 18 Modern 9.8 "Doomsday! Part One"
Cover Date: December, 1992

Louise Simonson story
Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke cover & art

1st full appearance of Doomsday.

Purchased: 10/16/21
Grade Date: 9/19/2022

This comic book is the first full appearance of Doomsday, following cameos in <i>Superman: The Man of Steel</i> #17, <i>Superman</i> #73, <i>Adventures of Superman</i> #496 and <i>Action Comics</i> #683.

I found this book raw for $34.99 at my local comic shop, Escape Velocity Comics in Colorado Springs, CO. I already had a CGC 9.8 of this comic in my collection but I couldn’t resist the fresh raw copy. I got my 9.8 example in 2012 for $65, a price that I thought seemed steep then. I also really wanted that comic in a new holder, it would have been cheaper to have passed on the raw copy and send my graded example in for a new holder, but I wanted the experience of finding and submitting this comic for grading even more. I sent it to Classic Collectible Services® (CCS®) first but it probably didn’t need it. I love that I was able to find this piece at my local comic shop, submit it and see it return in 9.8 grade. I also submitted <i>Batman: Vengeance of Bane Special</i> #1 along with this comic, now I can say that I submitted 9.8s for the first appearances of the two biggest comic book villains of my childhood!

Story continued in <i>Justice League America</i> #69 (12/92). 		View Comic
Blue Wolf Bram Stoker's Dracula 2 Modern 9.8 Indicia Date: November, 1992

Roy Thomas story
Mike Mignola cover & art

Movie adaptation.
Poly-bag removed.

Purchased Raw: 11/04/2017 - $1.80
Grade Date: 08/17/2022 - 1 of 2 in Universal 9.8 after grading.

I purchased this book when it was still sealed in the original poly-bag, from my local comic shop, Escape Velocity Comics in Colorado Springs, Colorado. About a year later I removed the book from its poly-bagged tomb. The spine and corners were beautiful, and the imprinting from the trading cards and poly-bag seal did not break color on the front and back cover. In August of 2021 I sent the book to Classic Collectible Services (CCS) to be worked on, after almost a year of waiting, my patients paid off with a CGC 9.8.

As of this writing I have opened several sealed copies of issues #3-4, looking for quality examples for pressing and grading, without luck. Yet the lone copy of issue #2 I’ve found to date was the only copy needed to make a CGC 9.8. That’s how the hobby works.

This issue includes part two of INSIDE COPPOLA’S DRACULA: The Players, by Gary Gerani along with a centerfold poster by Mike Mignola. 		View Comic
Bizarro’s World Action Comics 697 Modern 9.8 Bizzaro’s World! Part 3: “War of the Super Powers”
Cover Date: March, 1994

Roger Stern story
Jackson Guice & Denis Rodier art
Scott Hannigan & Jackson Guice cover

Purchased Raw: 02/17/2018 - $3.72
Grade Date: 08/17/2022

I purchased this book raw at Aamazing Fantasy Comics (yes, two a’s) in Littleton, Colorado. I sent this book to CCS for pressing before grading in 2021.
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Dracula Bram Stoker's Dracula Trade Paperback nn Modern 9.8 Indicia Date: March, 1993

Mike Mignola cover

Collects Bram Stoker's Dracula #1-4
Movie adaptation.
Gold foil title.

Purchased Raw: 09/06/2021 - $25.00
Grade Date: 10/10/2021 (Unpressed) - 1 of 1 in 9.8 after grading.

I purchased this book raw off eBay, listed for $39.99, my first offer of $25.00 was accepted. Described as: “Actual Scan of book. Comic that was owned by store owner. Never read - bagged and boarded upon receiving. Comic in NM to Mint (9.4+) condition.”

The photos in the eBay listing only showed the book in a dirty poly-bag, it was also apparent comic books were not the seller's main focus, but I decided to take a chance. I got a good feeling upon seeing the actual book for the first time, so much so that I used rubber gloves to remove it from the sleeve to handle it for the first time. Not long after carefully examining the front and back I filled out an invoice for CGC and packed it up for shipping.

I began searching for high grade copies of this TPB in 2017, not long after I purchased my CGC 9.8 example of <i>Bram Stoker’s Dracula</i> #1. I purchased two copies of the TPB in September 2019 off eBay with hopes for strong 9.8 candidates. One copy arrived damaged, the other safely, and looked beautiful, but there were a few flaws that would keep it from desired grade. I’m thrilled to have submitted the first 9.8 in the CGC census for this book, and my finger prints were never on it.

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Doomsday! Action Comics 684 Modern 9.8 "...Doomsday Is Near!"
Cover Date: December, 1992

Roger Stern story
Jackson Guice & Denis Rodier art
Art Thibert cover

Doomsday appearance.

Purchased: 02/17/2018
Grade Date: 10/01/2021 (Unpressed)

I purchased this book raw for $8.00 at Aamazing Fantasy Comics in Littleton, CO. I already had a copy graded 9.8 by CGC when I submitted this book but I like sending my books in, I also had a grading credit for best set presentation in 2021 for my <b>Action Comics (Complete)</b> registry set, I only had to pay for shipping.

With respect to cover artist Art Thibert, his work feels out of place when compared to the other covers in the “Doomsday!” stroyline. If only Jackson Guice could have done this cover, perhaps he was under a deadline and couldn’t get to it.

Story continued in <i>Superman: The Man of Steel</i> #19 (1/93). 		View Comic
The Jackal Action Comics 683 Modern 9.8 "The Trial of the Jackal"
Cover Date: November, 1992

Roger Stern story
Jackson Guice & Denis Rodier art
Jackson Guice cover

Robin (Tim Drake) appearance.
Doomsday cameo on last page.

Purchased Raw: 06/18/2016 - $3.00
Grade Date: 10/01/2021 (Unpressed)

"Somewhere else...

...Doomsday is here!"

I found this book at the Summer 2016 Denver ComicCon. This is one of my favorite <i>Action Comics</i> covers from the early '90s. I knew right away this book had 9.8 potential but I already had a graded copy, so I placed my raw copy in mylar and tucked it away. When I won one of the Best Presentation awards in the 2021 CGC Registry Awards for my <b>Action Comics (Complete) LEGACY</b> set I decided to use the awarded grading credit to test my theory. I still have my first CGC graded example, it was only $30 and the first example of the book to have been graded 9.8 by CGC back in 2008.

Story continued in <i>Superman: The Man of Steel</i> #18 (12/92). 		View Comic
Funeral For A Friend Adventures of Superman 498 Modern 9.8 Funeral for a Friend Part 1: “Death of a Legend"
Cover Date: January, 1993

Jerry Ordway story
Tom Grummett & Doug Hazlewood
cover & art

"Funeral for a Friend" begins.
Supergirl appearance.

Purchased: 04/08/2017
Grade Date: 05/04/2017 (Unpressed)

I purchased this book raw for $7.50 from Aamazing Fantasy Comics (yes, they really spell it with two a's) in Littleton, CO. Of all the books I have found and sent in for grading, this book is one of my favorites. Aamazing Fantasy Comics is a great place I discovered thanks to the Collectors Society Messages Boards. I make a point to stop in whenever I'm heading to or returning from Denver, Colorado. My third visit to Aamazing Fantasy brought my way this beautiful copy of <i>Adventures</i> #498. My first visit to the shop was where I found my copies of <i>Action Comics</i> #685 2nd printing and <i>Superman</i> #75 4th printing, which were my first successful 9.8 submissions, that I dropped off at CGC’s both at Denver Comic Con 2016. Finding this book in April, 2017 was also a part of a birthday weekend spent with great friends. I not only have the nostalgia of this storyline with this piece, I also have a memento of a fun weekend.

Story continues in <i>Action Comics</i> #685 (1/93). 		View Comic
The Death of Superman Superman 75 Modern 9.8 “Doomsday!”
Cover Date: January, 1993

<b>Fourth Printing</b>

Dan Jurgens story
Dan Jurgens & Brett Breeding cover & art

The “Death” of Superman.
Gatefold back cover.

Purchased: 05/26/16
Grade Date: 07/28/16 (Unpressed)

I purchased this book raw for $3.75 at Aamazing Fantasy Comics in Littleton, Colorado, a shop I heard about on the CGC Collectors Society forum. The shop is actually 65 miles away from me, I was in the area visiting some childhood friends and decided to check it out on the way. A large collection of high grade DCs had just been acquired and I picked out several books. I submitted this along with <i>Action Comics</i> #685 Second Printing (also from Aamazing Fantasy) for grading at the 2016 Denver Comic. This book carries several good memories, starting with my visit with childhood friends, then going to the Denver Comic Con for the first time, and being part of my first submission to return with 9.8 grades.

had a few copies of this fourth printing that came from various collector's packs I found at Toys "R" Us when I was 11 or 12. One pack I had contained the seven issues that made up "Doomsday,” the first part of the Death and Return of Superman saga. The flimsy cardboard box these issues came in had a large window displaying the cover of the 4th printing to <i>Superman</i> #75.

Story continued in <i>Adventures of Superman</i> #498 (1/93). 		View Comic
Action Comics #1 Cover Homage Action Comics 685 Modern 9.8 Funeral for a Friend Part 2: “Re:Actions"
Cover Date: January, 1993

<b>Second Printing</b>

Roger Stern story
Jackson Guice & Denis Rodier art
Jackson Guice cover

Action Comics #1 cover homage.
Supergirl (Matrix) and Guardian (Jim Harper) appearance.
Parasite (Rudy Jones) and Toyman (Winslow Schott) cameo.

Purchased: 05/08/16
Grade Date: 07/28/2016 (Unpressed)

I purchased this book raw for $2.75 at Aamazing Fantasy Comics (yes, two a’s) in Littleton, Colorado, a place I discovered thanks to the Collectors Society forum. I was in the area visiting some childhood friends, and the shop had just gotten in a large collection of high grade DCs, I picked out several books. I submitted this book along with <i>Superman</i> #75 Fourth Printing, also form the same collection purchase, for grading at the 2016 Denver Comic Con. I also picked up a copy of <i>Superman</i> #75 Third Printing that day, which I sold to a friend, who submitted it for grading, and came back in 9.8.

Jackson Guice pays tribute to Superman co-creator Joe Shuster with this cover. Supergirl and others try to fill the void and help the citizens of Metropolis recover after Doomsday's deadly rampage. I’m sick of <i>Action Comics</i> #1 cover homages, but this one is alright in my book.

This book carries great memories of my visit with childhood friends, going to the Denver Comic Con for the first time, and for being part of my first CGC submission to produce 9.8 grades. This book was only 1 of 2 in 9.8 after grading, I think the red and white title logo variation compliments the cover art on this second printing more so than the dark red and blue title logo coloring on the first printing.

Story continued in <i>Superman: The Man of Steel</i> #20 (2/93).
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