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The Man of Steel #1
DC Comics· 1986★ Key Issue

The Man of Steel #1

John Byrne's landmark post-Crisis reboot miniseries begins

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  • Wrong volume$1.35

    THE MAN OF STEEL - # 1 - JULY 2018 - NM - DC Comics

    Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.

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    1992 DC Superman The Man Of Steel #1 Annual VF/VF+

    Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.

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  • Wrong volume$2.99

    The Man of Steel #1 (Jul. 2019, DC)

    Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.

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  • Wrong volume$2.99

    Superman Man Of Steel 1991 #1 Very Fine

    Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.

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    The Man of Steel #1 (2018) DC Comics

    Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.

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    Superman: the Man of Steel #1 Direct Edition DC 1991

    Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.

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  • Wrong volume$3.75

    The Man of Steel DC Comics 1 2 2018 9.0

    Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.

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  • Wrong volume$3.75

    The Man Of Steel 1 2018 DC Hi res Scans

    Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.

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Guide value · CGC 9.8
$120
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Sep 17, 2026CGC 9.8$119.99

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