Superman # 82 Chromium Foil Edition 1993 VF/NM

Superman #82 is a landmark comic book published by DC Comics with a cover date of October 1993. Written and illustrated by Dan Jurgens with inks by Brett Breeding, this issue is titled "Back for Good!" and serves as the explosive climax to the "Reign of the Supermen!" storyline.

Story Summary

The issue brings the massive "Death and Return of Superman" saga to its ultimate peak. Armed with a Kryptonian battlesuit and joined by his allies—Superboy, Steel, Supergirl, and Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)—the recently resurrected, long-haired Superman makes his final stand in the ruined Engine City.

Superman faces off directly against the treacherous Cyborg Superman (Hank Henshaw). In a dramatic confrontation, the Cyborg attempts to kill Superman using a lethal blast of pure Kryptonite energy. However, the Eradicator intercepts the beam, sacrificing himself. The Kryptonite radiation passes through the Eradicator's body, filtering out the lethal elements and unexpectedly restoring Superman to full power. Recharged, Superman shatters the Cyborg, reclaiming his title as Earth's true protector once and for all.

Issue Details

• Publisher: DC Comics
• Release Date: August 26, 1993 (Cover Date: October 1993)
• Key Events: Return of the real Superman to full power, apparent death of Cyborg Superman, and destruction of the Eradicator.

Collector Cover Variants

During its initial release, DC published two main versions of this key issue:

• Collector's Edition: Features a distinctive, shiny chromium foil logo on the front cover. These were originally distributed in polybags.
• Standard Edition: Distributed normally without the foil printing, available in direct market comic shops and newsstands.