Superman #9 (1987)

Publisher: DC Comics
Year: 1987
Series: Superman (Byrne era)
Writer Artist : John Byrne
Inks: Karl Kesel
Cover Artist: John Byrne
Print: First print
Variant: Standard Direct Edition

Condition
Cover: Strong gloss, bright colours, clean presentation, light handling visible under angled light
Spine: A few tiny stress ticks, staples tight
Corners: Slight softening on lower corners, upper corners sharp
Edges: Clean with light shelf wear
Interior: White/off‑white pages, no marks
Other notes: No creases, dents, or bends visible
Default Grade: Very Good. Bagged and boarded.

Key Issue Details
Joker appears in Metropolis

Joker wearing Superman’s costume — iconic Byrne‑era cover

Early post‑Crisis Superman run

Popular crossover‑style issue

Highly collected due to the Joker’s involvement outside Gotham

Why this comic matters
Superman #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.