Action Comics ##699
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Jackson Guice & James Pascoe
Cover Artist
Jackson Guice
Publication Date
May 1994
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (denoted by DC Universe logo in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 'The Battle for Metropolis.' Superman faces off against the forces of Lex Luthor II as Metropolis is under siege. Features the 'mullet' hair era Superman and focuses on the escalating war between LexCorp and Project Cadmus.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with color-breaking stress lines; significant corner blunting; visible surface scuffing and scratches; a red circular price sticker is adhered directly to the cover; minor edge wear and chipping at the top and bottom of the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00 / Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-low grade condition sell for $1.00 to $2.00, often found in dollar bins. High-grade (CGC 9.8) copies sell for approximately $40.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The current condition is approximately 4.0 due to the price sticker and spine wear. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Triangle Number 1994 #20. Part of the 'Battle for Metropolis' crossover event. Features DC Universe logo in place of the barcode, indicating a direct market edition.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1994 DC publication. Paper stock is standard gloss of the era; the 'DC Universe' logo variant is a standard distribution method of the time.