Action Comics ##696
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier
Cover Artist
Jackson Guice
Publication Date
February 1994
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Spilled Blood' storyline. Superman returns from deep space having survived without air, realizing his powers are evolving. Featured characters inclusion of Champion (an alias for Angstrom Levy/The Contessa) and the Cadmus Project.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Highly significant surface assessment impacted by a large red circular sticker ('6') on the mid-right cover/bag. Visible spine stress, corner blunting, and heavy wrinkling/warping of the protective polybag which suggests potentially wavy paper under-surface. Small creases across the cover and general shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
$1 - $5 (Raw) / $20 - $30 (Graded 9.0+)
Recent Sales
High-grade copies generally sell for under $10 raw. CGC 9.8 copies have sold for $40-$60, but lower grades are rarely slabbed.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book. It is a common 1990s era comic with high print runs.
Notable Features
Features the character 'Champion' created by Jackson Guice. Includes iconic 90s Superman art. This issue identifies Superman's increasing power levels following his 'Death and Return' arc.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1994 DC product. Paper stock is the standard glossy coated finish of the Copper/Modern Age transition. Indicia at the bottom confirms copyright 1994 and publication details.