SUPERMAN #60
Standard 1991 Superman (Vol. 2) issue from the Dan Jurgens run preceding the Death of Superman storyline
// Unit specification
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-017823 | ~9.2 | — | AVAILABLE |
| ECA-034422 | ~9.0 | — | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows sharp corners and clean, vibrant color with no visible creases or spine stress; the book is protected in a plastic sleeve which limits full assessment of edge wear. No fading, tears, or writing is visible on the front cover. The barcode/indicia area at lower right is not visible in this photo, so newsstand/direct status cannot be confirmed, and interior and back cover condition were not assessed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $1 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $4 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $65 |
// Archive commentary
Superman #60 (Vol. 2, October 1991) arrived during Dan Jurgens's tenure as writer and penciler on the flagship Superman title, a run that would culminate the following year in the Death of Superman event. This issue is a mid-run chapter of ongoing Superman continuity from the era, without a first appearance, death, or other landmark event tied to it; its interest lies chiefly in being part of the connected Superman family of titles that DC was building toward its early-1990s crossover storytelling.
Market data for the issue is thin, reflecting the high print runs and low collector attention typical of late Copper Age mainline Superman issues that predate the character's death storyline. Certified sales cluster in the mid-to-high grades with modest prices, and no confirmed 9.8 sale appears on record despite a small population reported at that grade, underscoring that top-grade copies rarely change hands publicly. Demand is driven almost entirely by series completists and Jurgens-run collectors rather than by any specific in-story significance.
This is a bulk-bin title in lower grades and a modest premium item only in pristine certified form. Casual buyers and dealers restocking Superman runs will find raw copies inexpensive and plentiful, while the small pool of graded 9.6 and higher copies commands a real but limited premium among condition-census chasers. It is not a book collectors seek out for investment, but a steady, low-cost component of complete Superman (Vol. 2) sets.
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