{"product_id":"future-state-superman-vs-imperious-lex-1-raw-vf-nm-dc-comics-cover-a-yanick-paquette","title":"Future State: Superman vs. Imperious Lex #1 (Raw VF\/NM) - DC Comics (Cover A Yanick Paquette)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a key issue from DC’s futuristic event line to your inventory with \u003cb\u003eFuture State: Superman vs. Imperious Lex #1\u003c\/b\u003e (Issue 1 of 3), published by \u003cb\u003eDC Comics\u003c\/b\u003e in January 2021! Written by acclaimed satirist \u003cb\u003eMark Russell\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eThe Flintstones\u003c\/i\u003e) with interior artwork by \u003cb\u003eSteve Pugh\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eAnimal Man\u003c\/i\u003e) and colors by \u003cb\u003eRomulo Fajardo Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e, this launch issue explores Lex Luthor's tyrannical regime on his self-named alien homeworld, Lexor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top cover layout features the circular \u003cb\u003eDC\u003c\/b\u003e bullet logo on the top left, the \u003cb\u003eFUTURE STATE\u003c\/b\u003e event header along the top right, and the bold black-and-white series logo \u003cb\u003eSUPERMAN vs. IMPERIOUS LEX\u003c\/b\u003e centered across the top. The left spine margin lists creator credits (\u003ci\u003eRUSSELL • PUGH • FAJARDO JR.\u003c\/i\u003e) alongside issue designation \u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e, the $3.99 cover price, and the \u003cb\u003eAGES 13+\u003c\/b\u003e rating badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe propaganda-style cover illustration—crafted by cover artist \u003cb\u003eYanick Paquette\u003c\/b\u003e (signed \u003ci\u003ePAQUETTE 20\u003c\/i\u003e on the mid-right edge)—presents a smiling, suit-clad \u003cb\u003eLex Luthor\u003c\/b\u003e posing as a benevolent messianic ruler under glowing sunbeams and white doves, while a crowd of alien citizens holds up an anti-Superman flag featuring a red prohibition slash over the iconic 'S' shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this issue, Lex Luthor's planetary empire on Lexor seeks to join the United Planets, forcing Superman and United Planets representative Lois Lane to step in and investigate Luthor's true corrupt motives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unslabbed raw comic issue is in top-tier collectible condition (estimated \u003cb\u003eVF\/NM 9.0 or better\u003c\/b\u003e), featuring clean edges, sharp corners, a flat spine, and crisp color saturation—making it a stellar addition for collectors of Superman, Lex Luthor, DC Future State event keys, and Yanick Paquette cover art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hazel comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46983486177477,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/2892\/8453\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-09-22_at_12.29.10_PM_1.jpg?v=1790062127","url":"https:\/\/hazelcomics.com\/products\/future-state-superman-vs-imperious-lex-1-raw-vf-nm-dc-comics-cover-a-yanick-paquette","provider":"Hazel comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}