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 Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A team-up issue featuring Superman and the Phantom Stranger. The duo encounters occult threats and zombies emerging from graves. This issue is part of the early post-Crisis on Infinite Earths era where John Byrne reimagined Superman's mythos.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant blunting and wear on the bottom right corner; yellowing of the paper edges visible through the bag; minor surface scuffing and edge wear throughout the front cover; possible stacking curl or slight bend at the bottom of the book.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Grade condition typically sell for under $10. High-grade slabbed copies have sold between $45 and $55 on platforms like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceed the current market value of this copper age book in this specific condition. A professional press and clean could improve the grade slightly, but it likely would not reach the high grades (9.6+) required for a return on investment.
Notable Features
Features the Phantom Stranger; cover and interior art by legendary creator John Byrne; prominent 'The History of the DC Universe' advertisement box on lower left; direct edition without barcode.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC Copper Age production; check for the 'John Byrne' signature on the cover and matching interior indicia. The paper stock and ink density appear consistent with early 1987 manufacturing.