Superman in Action Comics ##701 (1994 Series #28)
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Karl Kesel
Interior Artist
Jackson Guice
Cover Artist
Jackson Guice
Publication Date
July 1994
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (featuring DC Universe logo in place of UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of 'The Fall of Metropolis' storyline. Superman battles through the wreckage of a city under siege by Lex Luthor's forces. This issue features Superman in his 'Long Hair' era post-Resurrection, dealing with the destruction caused by Lex Luthor II's fail-safe plan to destroy Metropolis.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible yellow price sticker adhered directly to the cover surface (major defect). Multiple color-breaking spine stress marks (spine ticks). Bagging/wrinkles visible in the photo might be the plastic sleeve, but the comic shows corner blunting on the bottom left and top left corners. Moderate surface wear and slight waviness along the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00 | Graded: No significant market for this issue in graded condition
Recent Sales
90s Superman filler issues frequently sell in bulk lots for less than $2.00 each. Higher-grade raw copies seldom exceed $5.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading ($25+) significantly exceeds the market value of the book. The presence of the price sticker on the cover would result in a 'Qualified' grade or a significantly lowered numerical grade.
Notable Features
Direct Edition DC Universe logo. Part of the '1994 Series' numbering (Issue 28 of that year's Superman family reading order). Features Lex Luthor II (Lex's clone).
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy from the 1990s. Direct edition distribution indicators are consistent with period printing standards, including the glossy paper stock and standard staple placement for DC issues of this era.