Action Comics ##805
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Joe Casey
Interior Artist
Derec Donovan
Cover Artist
Tim Bullock
Publication Date
September 2003
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the Superman storyline from 2003. Features Superman dealing with complex moral and physical struggles, continuing the creative runs of the era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0) to Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Heavy overall cover wear, significant horizontal and vertical creasing across the entire cover, spine stress and rolling, blunted and rounded corners, surface scuffing, and warping.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $1 - $5. Graded value is not recommended due to low grade and cost.
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for modern filler issues in low grade generally range from $1 to $3 plus shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth grading. The cost of professional grading by CGC or CBCS would far exceed the market value of the issue in this condition.
Notable Features
Direct Edition with barcode box and UPC. Iconic stylized cover pastiche by Tim Bullock evoking the famous Iwo Jima flag-raising photograph.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic first printing direct edition based on paper stock, cover gloss, and standard DC trade dress of 2003.