Action Comics ##264
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Otto Binder
Interior Artist
Wayne Boring
Cover Artist
Curt Swan (pencils), Stan Kaye (inks)
Publication Date
May 1960
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'Superman Becomes a Bizarro!' where Superman is accidentally transformed into a Bizarro by the duplicator ray. It also features a Supergirl backup story, 'The Super-Clown of Metropolis!'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks, noticeable damp staining/soiling on the top edge, corner blunting (particularly bottom right), a few color-breaking creases along the spine and right edge, and overall yellowing of the cover stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35.00 - $55.00; Graded (CGC 4.0): $80.00 - $110.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range from $40 to $65. A CGC 5.5 sold recently for approximately $135.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The estimated grade (approx. 4.0) likely yields a market value that does not significantly outweigh the costs of grading, shipping, and handling.
Notable Features
Silver Age DC cover. Bizarro appearance. Backup Supergirl appearance. Includes the 10-cent price point.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with appropriate aging for the 1960 newsprint stock. Ink saturation and DC bullet logo are consistent with period printing standards.