Action Comics ##1 (Millennium Edition)
DC Comics • Millennium Edition: Action Comics #1
Writer
Jerry Siegel
Interior Artist
Joe Shuster
Cover Artist
Joe Shuster
Publication Date
February 2000 (Original June 1938 cover date)
Cover Variant
Millennium Edition / Gold Seal
Printing
First Printing (of this edition)
Comic Description
Reprint of the historical first appearance of Superman (Clark Kent) and Lois Lane. The story features Superman's origin and his first mission as a crusader for justice. Also includes several anthology backup stories from the original 1938 issue.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible through the bag. Slight blunting on the top right corner. Surface appears flat with vibrant color retention and no visible color-breaking creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50. Graded (9.8): $150 - $250.
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $25 to $55 depending on condition. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $180.
Grading Recommendation
Generally only worth grading if it is a guaranteed 9.8 candidate. A 9.4 or 9.6 grade may not cover the costs of grading fees and shipping compared to the market value increase.
Notable Features
Millennium Edition gold logo; $3.95 cover price located at bottom right; barcode present (Direct Edition); distinct thick cardstock cover different from the 1938 original.
Authentication Notes
Identified as a year 2000 reprint based on the 'Millennium Edition' seal, the DC logo at bottom left, and the barcode/price point at bottom right. This is not an original 1938 copy.