Superman III: Movie Special #1 1983, VTG Rare Photo Variant, In-Person Signature For Sale

Up for sale is a uniquely historic piece of Bronze Age DC history: Superman III #1 (September 1983), the Official Comic Book Adaptation of the Warner Bros. film. This copy features the highly collectible, full-bleed Cinematic Photo Cover starring Christopher Reeve.
✍️ Special Collector\'s Note: The Costume Signature
This copy features a highly unique, vintage ink signature right over Superman\'s flight path. The original owner recalls getting this signed as a young child in the 1980s by a promotional actor dressed in the full Superman tights and cape during a theatrical press event for the movie.While it does not come with a modern CGC/CBCS third-party verification certificate, it stands as an absolute time capsule of 1980s cinema nostalgia and a fantastic conversation piece.
Item Specifications

• Title: Superman Movie Special: Superman III
• Issue Number: #1 (One-Shot Movie Special)
• Release Date: June 23, 1983
• Publisher: DC Comics
• Cover Variant: Cinematic Photo Variant (Christopher Reeve Cover)
• Creative Team: Cary Bates (Script), Curt Swan (Pencils), Sal Amendola (Inks)
• Format: Single Issue, 48 Pages, Full Color
• Era: Bronze Age (1970–1983)

Condition Details

• Grade: Very Fine (VF) Structural Grade (Downgraded to Mid-Grade value due to the cover ink writing/signature).
• Cover: Exceptionally bright with solid gloss and deep colors. Free of nasty bends, color-breaking creases, or heavy surface scuffs. The vintage signature is cleanly executed over the center image.
• Spine: Flat, vertical, and tightly bound. Shows minimal handling stress with no visible spine roll or tearing.
• Edges & Corners: Sharp, square corners with negligible edge wear.
• Interior: Clean, complete, and securely attached pages. Completely free of interior writing, cut-outs, or stains.
• Storage: Beautifully preserved in a fresh bag and board inside a smoke-free, climate-controlled home.
• This is the ultimate pickup for a Superman collector who loves deep movie lore, unique variants, and pieces with a great backstory.

Shipping & Handling
We ship all comics with collector-grade care. This issue will be packed securely inside a rigid Gemini-style comic mailer to ensure safe transit.Combined shipping is available on multiple purchases! Please check out my other listings: Vinyl records, Zippo lighters, Baseball cards, Fairy figurines, Star Wars stuff, and Comic books.

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