Superman - Black Suit
sh077 · DC Super Heroes
Man of Steel / San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive · 2013
Figure ID
sh077
Theme
DC Super Heroes
Year Released
2013
Rarity
Ultra-Rare; limited to 200 copies worldwide given away at SDCC 2013.
Head
Standard yellow skin tone with determined expression, thick black eyebrows, and Superman's signature 'S-curl' black hair piece.
Torso
Black torso with silver/gray 'S' emblem and detailed Kryptonian armor muscle definition; standard black arms with light bluish gray hands.
Legs
Black legs with continuous silver/gray print detailing the lines of the Kryptonian suit armor.
Accessories
Typically none included in the exclusive blister pack; however, some sets may have featured a red or black cape in custom displays.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic palette of black and silver/metallic gray, designed to mimic the 'Recovery Suit' or Zod-style colors.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on front torso and front of legs; back printing present on official versions. Silver ink has a slight metallic sheen.
Variants
Standard blue/red Man of Steel version (sh075); this black variant is the only official LEGO release of this specific suit until 2021 (set 76179).
Condition Notes
Prone to hairline scratches on the black plastic; check for silver print fading on the knees and 'S' shield.
Estimated Value
$3,500 - $5,000 USD (New/Sealed Blister); $1,500 - $2,500 USD (Loose/Used).
Price (New)
$0 (Promotional giveaway at San Diego Comic-Con 2013).
Compatible Sets
Not included in any retail set; distributed exclusively in a cardboard-backed blister pack at SDCC.
Character Background
Based on the Black Suit (Recovery Suit) from the comics and briefly seen in a dream sequence/Easter egg in the Man of Steel movie.
Design Notes
The torso uses the same mold patterns as the Zod/Superman Man of Steel line but swaps the color palette to silver-on-black.
Similar Minifigures
General Zod (sh078), Superman (sh075), and the later Zack Snyder's Justice League Superman variant.
Collectibility
Extremely high; considered one of the 'Holy Grails' of LEGO DC collecting due to the low production count.
History
Released during the peak of Movie-themed SDCC exclusives; it marked a time when LEGO produced very low-run characters for conventions.
Interesting Facts
Only 200 were produced, making it rarer than most Star Wars exclusives of the same era.
Display Suggestions
UV-protected acrylic case is mandatory; best displayed alongside the SDCC Green Lantern or Spider-Woman figures.
Modification Potential
Low for collectors as any modification ruins the extreme value; high for 'purist' MOCs using standard Zod parts.
Overall Assessment
A top-tier collector's piece with astronomical value; arguably the most prestigious minifigure in the DC lineup.