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Action Comics #242 (DC, 1958) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages....
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Action Comics #242 (DC, 1958) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. The origin and first appearance of Brainiac, one of Superman's most popular foes, as well as the first appearance of the shrunken city of Kandor. Surprisingly, only 10 other copies have scored a higher grade from CGC, topping out with a lone VF/NM 9.0. The cover is by Curt Swan and story art is by Al Plastino and Jim Mooney. Currently tied for #16 on Overstreet's list of Top 50 Silver Age Comics. Overstreet 2024 VF 8.0 value = $10,800. CGC census 8/25: 2 in 7.5, 10 higher.View the certification for CGC Certification ID 3987938002, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*
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2025 September 11 - 13 Comic Books Signature® Auction #7423 (go to Auction Home page)
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