The Adventures of Superman, #501, The Metropolis Kid Is Back (DC Comics, 1993) - Direct Edition

Join the adventure as Superman returns in this memorable issue of The Adventures of Superman, ushering in the "Reign of the Supermen!" saga. This issue features the return of a fan-favorite character, The Metropolis Kid, in an exhilarating storyline crafted by Kesel, Grummett, and Hazlewood. A must-have for Superman enthusiasts and collectors alike!

About the cover

The striking cover of this issue showcases a bold yellow Superman emblem on a dark background, with the proclamation "The Metropolis Kid Is Back!" in large, attention-grabbing text. It also includes a bonus Superman poster, making this issue even more collectible.

About the variant

This is the Direct Edition of The Adventures of Superman #501, identifiable by the barcode on its cover. Direct Editions were typically sold in comic book shops, as opposed to Newsstand Editions, which were available at more general retail locations.

Issue Details

• Title: The Adventures of Superman, #501
• Issue Number: 501
• Publisher: DC Comics
• Release Date: 1993
• Estimated Value: $1.49 - $15.00
• Cover Artist: Tom Grummett
• Condition: Ungraded, Bagged and boarded, Condition may vary and is likely higher than what we specify. We set all of our comic conditions to "good" to keep things simple.
• Notations: "Reign of the Supermen!" storyline
• Genre: Superhero
• Variant: Direct Edition
• Language: English
• Age Level: All Ages
• Format: Single Issue
• Signed: No
• Writer: Karl Kesel
• Universe: DC Universe
• Tradition: US Comics