Direct Currents ##40
DC Comics • Direct Currents
Writer
N/A (Promotional Material)
Interior Artist
Grant Miehm (Shield art visible)
Cover Artist
Grant Miehm (Shield illustration)
Publication Date
May 1991
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Promotional newsletter detailing upcoming DC projects. This issue features the debut of the Impact Comics line (reimagined Archie/MLJ heroes), specifically 'The Legend of The Shield' and 'The Comet'. It also previews 'Superman: The Man of Steel' #1 and 'OMAC' by John Byrne.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor blunting on the top right corner. Slight color rub visible on the red spine area. Edges appear sharp with no significant spine stress ticks visible from the image provided.
Estimated Market Value
$2.00 - $8.00 (Raw), $25.00 - $45.00 (Slabbed)
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for Direct Currents lots or individual issues typically range from $1-$5 depending on condition; rare high-grade slabbed copies occasionally reach $30+ for collectors of promotional ephemera.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the comic. It is a promotional catalog/newsletter rather than a narrative issue.
Notable Features
Features preview art for the Impact Comics line. Includes a spotlight on Superman: The Man of Steel #1 by Louise Simonson and Jon Bogdanove. Newsstand/Direct distinction does not apply to this promotional giveaway.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1991 newsprint and promotional stock. Correct color saturation for the era's DC promotional materials.