Description: Product DetailsThis is a rare and highly sought-after trading card featuring the iconic superhero Superman. The card has a perfect grade of CGC 9.5 and is part of the set "The Return of Superman" by SkyBox. It features the character's Seal of Approval and is an original, not a licensed reprint. Made of high-quality card stock, this trading card is a great addition to any collection. It was manufactured in the United States in 1993 and is considered vintage. The card has a standard size and features the number 25. It is part of the DC Universe franchise and is in English language. The card is suitable for children aged 6 and above and is perfect for fans of the TV show "Superman" and the superhero genre.Shipping informationNear Mint Came right out of the pack into a penny sleeve into a Top Loader. Then sent over to CGC and came back as a CGC 9.5. It will come rapped in bubble rap and bubble mailer.I do combine shipping. So, the more you buy the better your shipping price will be. However, this does not apply to auction items. Those sell one at a time. Thank you for checking out the item and page I hope you have a wonderful day.Information about setThe Return of Superman Trading Cards were released released by SkyBox International on August 25, 1993. The base cards reprint artwork from "The Reign of the Supermen!" and "Better Than Ever" storylines. The series is follow-up to Doomsday: The Death of Superman Trading Cards, released in 1992. The title is a reference to "The Reign of the Superman" by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, first published in 1933. Each box contains 36 packs with 8 cards per pack. According to SkyBox, there were 10,000 cases and at least 35,300 factory sets produced. Complete sets are included with a limited edition collector album. A limited binder that combines The Death of Superman series was sold separately. The Return of Superman binder collection includes an exclusive title card and special insert. The title card reprints the cover of Action Comics #692 (October 1993). The full artwork appears on base card #97, "And Now - Clark Kent!" The cover was sketched by Ed Hannigan, penciled by Kerry Gammill, inked by Jackson "Butch" Guice, and colored by Denis Rodier. Factory sets include a special "Earth's Greatest Hero!" insert card. The insert depicts the trade paperback cover of The Return of Superman (December 1993). The cover was illustrated by all four Superman creative teams. Silver bordered SP1 inserts received a print run of 35,000 copies. Gold bordered SP1 inserts are limited to 300 cards. The odds of finding one of four gold-foil puzzle cards are approximately 1:36 packs, or about one per box. Each gold-foil card contains an image of Superman that is exclusive to this series. The cards assemble a 5 x 7 inch image of the Superman emblem. Uncut puzzle sheets and color proofs have been released to the public. Promo cards were distributed to through dealers and conventions. A select number of promo cards were numbered and autographed by Brett Breeding or Dan Jurgens. The four replacement Supermen first appeared on trading cards in the 1993 DC Bloodlines series from SkyBox. Collector editions of The Adventures of Superman #500 include a promo sheet of DC SkyCaps. The characters are featured on a series of six trifold cards released by Kellogg's Canada. The Death and Return of Superman was released by Sunsoft for the Super NES in August 1994. A Sega Genesis version rated MA-13 followed in 1995. Guinness World Records 2009 listed the title as the "First superhero game to tie into a contemporary storyline." Contact InformationPlease feel free to contact me if you have any questions about any items listed and have a wonderful day.
Price: 35 USD
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
End Time: 2025-01-17T19:22:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Set: The Return of Superman
Age Level: 6+
Vintage: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Material: Card Stock
TV Show: superman
Year Manufactured: 1993
Grade: 9.5
Card Size: Standard
Language: English
Character: Superman
Manufacturer: SkyBox
Card Number: 25
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Franchise: DC Universe
Movie: Superman
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comics, Superhero
Card Name: Seal of Approval!
Type: Non-Sport Trading Card