Action Comics ##413
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates (Superman story); Bob Haney (Metamorpho story)
Interior Artist
Curt Swan (Superman story); John Calnan (Metamorpho story)
Cover Artist
Curt Swan (pencils); Murphy Anderson (inks)
Publication Date
June 1972
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition/Newsstand was not distinct in 1972)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Voodoo Doom of Superman!' where a practitioner of the occult uses a doll to control the Man of Steel. This issue also marks the start of a new back-up series featuring Metamorpho, the Element Man, titled 'The Midsummer Nightmare!'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with multiple color-breaking stress lines; significant rounding and blunting of the upper and lower left corners; visible edge wear and minor chipping along the bottom; some surface scuffing and minor soiling on the yellow background; paper likely shows off-white to yellowish toning based on era.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (VG condition): $10-$20; Professionally Graded (CGC 4.0): $35-$50
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies (4.0-6.0) range from $12.00 to $25.00. High-grade copies (9.0+) can fetch over $100.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx $30-$50) would likely exceed the market value of the book in this condition. It is a great reader/filler copy for a collection.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Metamorpho back-up series in Action Comics; Bronze Age 'Giant' size (52 pages, 25 cent cover price).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s DC publication. Displays correct 'DC Action' corner box, 25-cent price point, and appropriate aging characteristics for late Bronze Age pulp paper stock.