Lot #29: This is the Superman Annual #3 comic book from the "Armageddon 2001

The comic book in the image is Superman Annual #3, published by DC Comics in 1991 as part of the "Armageddon 2001" crossover event. The cover features Superman, Batman, Robin, and the Justice League, and the interior story is titled "Execution 2001". Details Series: Superman Annual (Volume 2) Issue Number: #3 Publisher: DC Comics Publication Year: 1991 Creative Team: The cover credits mention Jurgens, Abell, Austin, Beatty, Giordano, & Janke. The interior story "Execution 2001" was written by Roger Stern and drawn by Tom Grummett and Dave Gibbons, among others. Story Arc: The issue is a tie-in to the 1991 Armageddon 2001 event, where a time-traveler named Waverider from a dystopian future attempts to identify the superhero who becomes the tyrant Monarch. In this specific annual, Waverider looks into a possible future where Superman marries Lois Lane but later accidentally kills seven men aboard a nuclear submarine, leading Batman to confront him with a kryptonite ring, resulting in Superman's death. Estimated Value: The market value for an ungraded copy of this comic book typically ranges from around 3 to 20 USD, depending on the exact condition and newsstand vs. direct edition status. Comic comes bagged and boarded and in excellent condition. This is a newstand copy. Pickup category timeslot {A}