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Action Comics #1 (DC, 1938) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Cream to off-white pages. It's the holy grail of superhero comics, and complete copies are scarce in any grade. CGC has awarded the Universal blue label to just 43 copies to date. The first appearance of Superman is the big deal, of course, and the issue's relative scarcity just enhances the allure. On average, we offer a Universal copy of the historic issue about once every two years. Other firsts in the issue: first appearances of Lois Lane and Zatara. Co-creators Jerry Siegel (script) and Joe Shuster (art) provided the first Superman story, with Fred Guardineer and Bernard Baily also providing interior art. Currently #1 on Overstreet's list of Top 100 Golden Age Comics. Overstreet 2024 GD 2.0 value = $368,000; VG 4.0 value = $736,000. CGC census 11/24: 8 in 3.0, 25 higher.

CGC Grader Notes:
crease right bottom of back cover
piece out left bottom of 1st wrap
spine roll
tape 1st & 2nd wrap
tape centerfold
multiple chip out right center of front cover
multiple chip out right top of front cover
multiple crease right bottom of front cover
multiple tape cover
multiple tape interior cover

View the certification for CGC Certification ID 0008318001, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*

*All information listed is intended to be as accurate as possible, but errors are possible. No item may be returned or refused based on this information, which is provided as a service to our clients. Feel free to contact each data source directly to determine the accuracy of this information.


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Sold on Nov 21, 2024 for: $960,000.00
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