Action Comics ##585
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 1
Writer
John Byrne
Interior Artist
John Byrne and Dick Giordano
Cover Artist
John Byrne
Publication Date
February 1987
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a team-up between Superman and the Phantom Stranger. They confront a supernatural threat involving the literal rising of the dead as Superman continues to navigate the post-Crisis on Infinite Earths DC Universe.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and ticks, some color-breaking creases along the spine, bluntness to the bottom right corner, and minor surface wear typical for paper stock of this era. The polybag obscures some finer details.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 / Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically range from $3 to $12 depending on condition. High-grade 9.8 slabbed copies have sold between $55 and $85 in current market trends.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade of 7.0 to 8.0 would not yield a value higher than the cost of the grading and shipping fees. Only worth grading if a high-grade 9.6 or 9.8 is guaranteed.
Notable Features
John Byrne era Superman; Phantom Stranger appearance; direct edition (indicated by the lack of barcode in the bottom left UPC box).
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the color registration of the 1980s DC logo, Ben-Day dots in the skin tones, and the correct 75 cent price point for early 1987.