Superman in Action Comics ##693 (Triangle Group Number 1993/36)
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Jackson Guice
Cover Artist
Jackson Guice
Publication Date
November 1993
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Spilled Blood' storyline. Following the Return of Superman, Lex Luthor II (actually a clone of the original) continues his schemes while Superman deals with his restored powers and the fallout of his resurrection.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress with color-breaking ticks on the left edge. Minor blunting and wear on the top left and bottom right corners. Light surface abrasions and fingerprints on the glossy finish. Sits slightly crooked in the bag, suggesting possible minor spine roll.
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $5.00 (Raw), $25.00 - $35.00 (Graded 9.0+)
Recent Sales
Individual sales for this issue generally settle at the $1-3 mark in dollar bins. High-grade graded copies rarely appear at auction as the grading fees often exceed the market value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading ($20-35+) far outweigh the potential market value of the comic. It is a common '90s era issue with high print runs.
Notable Features
Features a Newsstand UPC barcode. Part of the DC Triangle numbering era (#36 for 1993). Depicts a dramatic cover of Superman being experimented upon with the caption 'Kryptonian No More!'
Authentication Notes
The presence of the barcode (Newsstand), specific cover price ($1.50 US), and interior '1993-36' triangle logo are consistent with authentic copies from this period. No signs of restoration visible.