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Action Comics #544- Death of Lex Luthor jr - "Luthor Unleashed!" & "The New Luthor"& "Happy 45th Anniversary, Superman!" & "Rebirth!" & "The New Brainiac" (VG/VG+)
Action Comics #544- Death of Lex Luthor jr - "Luthor Unleashed!" & "The New Luthor"& "Happy 45th Anniversary, Superman!" & "Rebirth!" & "The New Brainiac" (VG/VG+)
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Action Comics #544 (June 1983) – A Bronze Age Milestone at VegasComics.comSecure Action Comics #544, featuring "Luthor Unleashed!", "The New Luthor," "Happy 45th Anniversary, Superman!", "Rebirth!", and "The New Brainiac" at VegasComics.com. This 45th-anniversary Bronze Age DC classic, introducing Lex Luthor’s warsuit and robotic Brainiac, is a collector’s must-have and a prime investment with significant value potential.Key Appearances: "Luthor Unleashed!" (Cary Bates, Curt Swan, Murphy Anderson) sees Lex Luthor, battered from battling Superman, retreat to Lexor, meeting his son, Lex Luthor Jr., and wife Ardora. He stabilizes Lexor’s core with a Neutrarod, but Superman’s arrival disrupts it, destroying Lexor and killing Ardora and Lex Luthor Jr., fueling Luthor’s hatred. "The New Luthor" is a George Pérez pin-up showcasing Luthor’s iconic warsuit. "Rebirth!" (Marv Wolfman, Gil Kane) introduces Brainiac’s robotic form and skull-ship. Brainiac escapes his planetary prison, lures Superman to Systus 2, and strips his powers, debuting as a menacing new entity. "The New Brainiac" is an Ed Hannigan pin-up. "Happy 45th Anniversary, Superman!" includes a Jerry Siegel article and Joe Shuster’s Superman pin-up, celebrating Superman’s legacy.
Current Value: Recent confirmed sales for Action Comics #544 in VG/VG+ (Very Good/Very Good+) condition range from $20–$35, based on eBay and MyComicShop transactions (May–July 2025). The first appearances of Luthor’s warsuit and robotic Brainiac drive strong collector demand. VegasComics.com offers competitive pricing for this key issue, aligning with market trends.
Expected Value and Trends: The value of Action Comics #544 is set to rise, fueled by Superman’s enduring popularity and the iconic revamps of Luthor and Brainiac, which persisted until Crisis on Infinite Earths. Bronze Age keys typically appreciate 5–10% annually, with this issue potentially doubling in value over 5–7 years as DC’s Superman focus intensifies, especially with potential DCU projects. No specific events are tied to this issue, but media-driven interest in Luthor and Brainiac could boost demand.
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