Superman Action Comics ##7
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 2 (The New 52)
Writer
Grant Morrison
Interior Artist
Rags Morales
Cover Artist
Rags Morales
Publication Date
May 2012
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'City in a Bottle' arc in Grant Morrison’s New 52 relaunch. Brainiac attacks Metropolis, and Superman finds himself shrunk and within the bottled city of Kandor. It explores the early days of Superman’s career in the New 52 continuity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stressors (ticks) along the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom left corner, and a small minor dimple/crease near the center left. Overall good color vibrancy and gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $6; Graded (9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies sold for approximately cover price ($3.99). High-grade 9.8 slabbed copies typically fetch between $35 and $50 depending on the platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current market value of a high-grade copy does not exceed the cost of grading, shipping, and handling fees. A press may improve the grade, but it remains a common modern issue.
Notable Features
Includes a back-up story; features appearance by Brainiac and the first New 52 appearance of the city of Kandor; Direct Edition UPC; New 52 branding.
Authentication Notes
The glossy cover stock, typical 'New 52' era blue DC logo, and standard 5-digit barcode extension (00711) indicate a genuine direct market first printing.