Action Comics ##829
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Gail Simone
Interior Artist
John Byrne
Cover Artist
Tony S. Daniel
Publication Date
September 2005
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Sales)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 'Sacrifice' storyline and a tie-in to 'The OMAC Project'. A mind-controlled Superman brutally attacks Batman (imagining him as a villain), then proceeds to battle Darkside. This story arc leads directly into Infinite Crisis.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
The comic appears extremely well-preserved in its bag/board. Visible edges are sharp with no major blunting. There is very slight spine stress visible upon close inspection near the top staple area. No major color-breaking creases or surface scratches visible through the plastic.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for approximately $4.00 to $6.00 plus shipping on eBay in 2023-2024. Graded 9.8 copies rarely surface but command a small premium.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($25+) exceeds the current market value of the book. It is best kept as a high-grade raw collector's copy.
Notable Features
Sacrifice Part 2; Tie-in to The OMAC Project; Features Superman vs. Darkseid (hallucination); Direct Sales edition with UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 2005 DC modern age printing. Glossy cover stock and modern ink registration are consistent with production standards of the era.