Superman in Action Comics ##691
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Jackson Guice
Cover Artist
Jackson Guice
Publication Date
September 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Reign of the Supermen!' story arc following 'The Death of Superman.' Features the return of the real Superman (in his black recovery suit) as he battles the Cyborg Superman (Hank Henshaw) and Mongul in Engine City to save Coastal City.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; light corner blunting at bottom left; minor edge wear along the top; some surface scuffing on the black ink portions of the cover; centerfold appears slightly misaligned.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3-$8 | Graded (9.8): $35-$50
Recent Sales
Raw copies frequently sell in bulk lots for $2-$5. Recent eBay sales for VF/NM copies average around $7.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the comic even in high grade. Only worth grading if sentimental or for personal collection registry.
Notable Features
Features the 'Reign of the Supermen!' banner; Triangle numbering 1993/28; features Black Suit Superman, Cyborg Superman, and Steel.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s glossy cover and newsprint/mando interior; authentic DC Comics logo and price box ($1.50 US); appropriate age-related paper scent and staple oxidation levels.