SUPERMAN #61

Cover shows sharp corners, strong bright colors with no visible fading, and no creases or spine ticks visible in this photo. The book is protected in a plastic sleeve which limits full assessment of surface gloss and edge wear. No stains, tears, or writing are visible on the front cover; interior and back cover were not assessed.

Superman #61 (November 1991) is a middle-run issue of DC's post-Crisis Superman (volume 2) title, published during the period when Dan Jurgens had settled in as regular writer and penciler of the series, inked by Brett Breeding. The issue falls within "Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite," a multi-title crossover running through Action Comics, Adventures of Superman, and Superman in late 1991 that split Clark Kent's persona in two after exposure to a new form of kryptonite, a story more notable as connective tissue in the pre-"Death of Superman" era than as a standalone landmark. There is no first appearance, death, or origin content in this issue, and it is not cited as a key by standard collecting references.

As bulk stock, the book has no published fair-market value in guide data, reflecting ample surviving copies and steady but unremarkable demand typical of Copper Age Superman filler issues. Interest in the run is driven almost entirely by proximity to the Jurgens creative era and the buildup toward "The Death of Superman" the following year, rather than by anything intrinsic to issue #61 itself. Raw copies circulate cheaply in dollar bins and bulk lots, and certified examples appear infrequently since collectors rarely see a reason to submit a book like this for grading.

This is a reader-and-completist issue: it appeals to Superman title-run collectors filling out the Jurgens era and to bulk-lot buyers rather than to key-issue investors. Raw copies in any grade below near mint trade for pocket change, mid-grade copies remain inexpensive, and a graded 9.8 slab would command a modest premium over raw simply for the certification and eye appeal rather than for any inherent scarcity or historical importance.