Action Comics ##262
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Jerry Siegel
Interior Artist
Wayne Boring, Jim Mooney
Cover Artist
Curt Swan
Publication Date
March 1960
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Superman-Supergirl Team!' where Supergirl seemingly gains immunity to Kryptonite. Also includes the backup story 'The Super-Clown of Metropolis!' involving Superman's secret identity and the character Lori Lemaris.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and splitting at bottom left, heavy corner blunting (specifically top right and bottom right), surface soiling/foxing on the right edge, color-breaking creases across the bottom right corner, and minor edge wear with some tanning to the cover paper.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (Ungraded): $40 - $70; Graded (CGC 4.0): $100 - $130
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $35 and $85 depending on eye appeal; CGC 5.0 copies have recently cleared the $150 mark.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading at this time. The estimated 4.0 grade and visible surface wear/staining suggests the cost of grading and shipping would exceed the potential value increase. Better suited for raw collection or a 'press and clean' before reconsideration.
Notable Features
Silver Age issue; Features Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) early in her history (published roughly one year after her first appearance). 10-cent original cover price.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1960 original. Natural paper aging (yellowing), correct 'National Comics' logo (DC circle), and appropriate 10c price point for the era. No signs of modern reproduction.