In our latest Superman Poll we asked you the following question:
The original artwork from “The Death of Superman” (Superman #75) is going to auction for the first time in 30 years. If you could own one piece, what would it be?
The results are decisive: the iconic cover art is the clear winner (38%), proving that Dan Jurgens’ instantly recognizable image of a tattered cape remains the most coveted piece from this legendary storyline.
That cover became one of the most iconic images in comic book history. Its minimalist power captured the shock and grief of an entire generation of readers in 1992. It’s no wonder that given the choice of any page from this watershed moment, fans would choose the image that defined it.
Coming in second place (20%) is the Superman vs. Doomsday death blow page—the climactic moment where both hero and monster deliver simultaneous fatal punches. This dramatic image represents the emotional and narrative peak of the entire story.
These results underscore what collectors have always known: in comic book history, covers are king. They’re the first thing readers see, the lasting image that defines a moment, and in this case, a masterpiece of visual storytelling that communicated heartbreak without showing a single face.
As this artwork hits the auction block for the first time in three decades, one thing is certain—whatever the winning bids, these pieces represent an irreplaceable moment in Superman’s history.
Be sure to get involved in the new poll available near the bottom of the front page of our website.
