Superman: Action Comics ##2
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 2 (The New 52)
Writer
Grant Morrison
Interior Artist
Rags Morales, Brent Anderson
Cover Artist
Rags Morales
Publication Date
December 2011
Cover Variant
Regular/Cover A (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the DC New 52 relaunch, this issue continues Grant Morrison's origin story of Superman. Clark Kent is captured and tortured by Lex Luthor under the supervision of the military (General Sam Lane). It features the first appearance of the New 52 version of the Collector of Worlds (Brainiac).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Generally sharp appearance. Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight corner blunting on the top right. Some surface scuffing visible on the dark bottom edge of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7 | Graded (9.8): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for cover price or slightly above. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $40 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value for this issue is low, and the cost of grading would likely exceed the total value of the comic. It is a common modern issue.
Notable Features
Early New 52 issue; First appearance of the New 52 Brainiac (Collector of Worlds). Direct Edition with UPC barcode block.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy. Glossy cover stock and modern ink density are consistent with 2011 DC manufacturing. The 'The New 52!' header and $3.99 price point are correct for this printing.