{"product_id":"superman-9-1987","title":"Superman #9 (1987)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublisher: DC Comics\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1987\u003cbr\u003eSeries: Superman (Byrne era)\u003cbr\u003eWriter Artist : John Byrne\u003cbr\u003eInks: Karl Kesel\u003cbr\u003eCover Artist: John Byrne\u003cbr\u003ePrint: First print\u003cbr\u003eVariant: Standard Direct Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eCover: Strong gloss, bright colours, clean presentation, light handling visible under angled light\u003cbr\u003eSpine: A few tiny stress ticks, staples tight\u003cbr\u003eCorners: Slight softening on lower corners, upper corners sharp\u003cbr\u003eEdges: Clean with light shelf wear\u003cbr\u003eInterior: White\/off‑white pages, no marks\u003cbr\u003eOther notes: No creases, dents, or bends visible\u003cbr\u003eDefault Grade: Very Good. Bagged and boarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Issue Details\u003cbr\u003eJoker appears in Metropolis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoker wearing Superman’s costume — iconic Byrne‑era cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly post‑Crisis Superman run\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopular crossover‑style issue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly collected due to the Joker’s involvement outside Gotham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this comic matters\u003cbr\u003eSuperman #9 is one of the most memorable covers of the Byrne era, featuring the Joker in Superman’s costume — a bizarre and instantly recognisable moment. Joker’s intrusion into Metropolis makes this issue a favourite among collectors who enjoy cross‑character chaos and early post‑Crisis storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geordie Grappler Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54407512097109,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/8808\/6613\/files\/superman.jpg?v=1784490196","url":"https:\/\/geordiegrapplercomics.com\/products\/superman-9-1987","provider":"Geordie Grappler Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}