Man of Steel 1A Direct CGC 9.8 1986 4623274023. Special Collector’s Edition. Any CGC case may have cosmetic imperfections including scuffs, scratches, standard surface wear, minor cracks, or Newton rings. We will not list for sale any slabbed comic with a damaged case that compromises the integrity of the grade. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne’s The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark’s powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman’s body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. This item is a consignment. This item is a consignment, which means that the price has been set by the consignor rather than by MyComicShop. We take pride in our accurate, consistent grading. You can be confident in receiving a well-graded comic when ordering from us. We understand that condition is important to collectors. We opened our first comic retail store in 1977 and operated a chain of eight comic book stores in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s before going online-only. Check out our website for more info. & Lone Star Comics.