Superman - Black Suit
sh077 · DC Super Heroes
SDCC Exclusive · 2013 (San Diego Comic-Con)
Figure ID
sh077
Theme
DC Super Heroes
Year Released
2013 (San Diego Comic-Con)
Rarity
Ultra-rare; limited to a production run of only 200 units given at San Diego Comic-Con 2013.
Head
Light flesh tone with black hair piece featuring a distinct Superman curl. Double-sided head with determined and heat-vision eyes.
Torso
Black torso with silver/gray muscular printing and the iconic Kryptonian 'S' shield in silver. Black arms and light flesh hands.
Legs
Black legs with silver muscle/suit lining printing on the front. Matching black hip piece.
Accessories
Includes one soft black fabric cape and the signature Superman hair mold.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic: black primary base with metallic silver/gray printing accents.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front/back and leg front. Features unique silver contouring to mimic the Man of Steel aesthetic.
Variants
Standard blue/red versions (sh003, sh219) and various movie-based variants exist; this is the only official LEGO black suit variant.
Condition Notes
Prone to fraying on the fabric cape and micro-scratches on the black plastic. Printing is generally durable but sensitive to high-friction moisture.
Estimated Value
New/Sealed: $4,500 - $6,000; Used Complete: $3,000 - $4,500 based on standard auction trends.
Price (New)
N/A; distributed as a free raffle prize/exclusive at SDCC 2013.
Compatible Sets
None; only available via the SDCC 2013 exclusive carded blister pack.
Character Background
Based on the Recovery Suit (or Solar Suit) from the 'Death and Return of Superman' comic arc and the 'Man of Steel' aesthetic.
Design Notes
Shared the head and hair mold with the standard Man of Steel sh077, but features unique silver-on-black torso/leg prints.
Similar Minifigures
SDCC Phoenix (sh017), SDCC Spider-Woman (sh081), and the standard Man of Steel (sh077).
Collectibility
Extremely high; considered a 'holy grail' for DC Super Heroes and exclusivity collectors due to the 200-piece limit.
History
Released during the height of the Man of Steel film promotion to capitalize on Superman's cinematic relaunch.
Interesting Facts
Despite the 'Man of Steel' branding on the packaging, Superman did not actually wear the black suit in the 2013 film; it appeared later in Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Display Suggestions
Should be kept in a UV-protected acrylic case; ideally displayed with the original SDCC backing card to maintain maximum value.
Modification Potential
Low for purists due to extreme value; used for high-end MOCs recreating the Snyder Cut of Justice League.
Overall Assessment
A pinnacle of LEGO exclusivity. High quality, immense investment potential, and an essential piece for completionist DC collectors.