Superman #82 — Foil Variant (1993)

Publisher: DC Comics Year: 1993 Story Arc: Reign of the Supermen Writer: Dan Jurgens Artist: Dan Jurgens Inker: Brett Breeding Cover Artist: Dan Jurgens Print: First print Variant: Premium Foil Edition (Metallic Cover)

Condition

Cover: Strong gloss, reflective foil surface clean, minimal handling visible under angled light Spine: A couple of tiny stress ticks (typical for foil), staples tight Corners: Sharp with very light softening Edges: Clean with light shelf wear Interior: White/off‑white pages, no marks Other notes: No dents or foil warping visible Default Grade: Very Fine (VF). Bagged and boarded.

Key Issue Details

• Return of Superman — iconic moment after the Death of Superman arc

• Premium foil variant — more desirable than the standard edition

• Part of the Reign of the Supermen storyline

• Jurgens/Breeding team — key creators of the era

• Highly collected 90s Superman milestone issue

Why this comic matters

Superman #82 marks the triumphant return of Superman after one of the most famous comic events of all time. The foil variant is the premium collector’s version, released during the height of 90s special‑edition mania, and remains one of the standout covers of the era.