Superman Starring in Action Comics ##536
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Marv Wolfman
Interior Artist
Gil Kane
Cover Artist
Ross Andru and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
October 1982
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In this issue, 'The Energy-Entity' storyline continues. Superman faces a doppelgänger conflict as Clark Kent appears to confront Superman, claiming he is the real person and Superman is the masquerade. The issue also features an 'Action-Plus' backup story featuring Air-Wave and The Atom.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress marks, light corner blunting on the bottom left and top left, moderate surface wear visible on the yellow header, and slight edge wear along the right side. The book appears flat and relatively well-preserved for its age without major creasing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded (CGC 9.6/9.8): $40.00 - $70.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales average $4-$8 depending on shipping. Higher grade (9.8) slabs have sold in the $60 range over the last year.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The fair market value of this issue does not generally exceed the costs of grading fees, shipping, and insurance unless it is a guaranteed 9.8. This specimen appears to be in the 8.0 range due to spine ticks.
Notable Features
Features a back-up story with Air-Wave and The Atom. Direct Edition (indicated by the DC logo in the UPC box). Notable for being part of the early 80s era where DC increased page counts (the 'More New Pages' banner).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC Comic. Correct paper stock for 1982 (non-glossy, newsprint-style interiors), distinct 'Andru/Giordano' signature on the cover, and appropriate 60-cent price point for the era.