ACTION COMICS ##3
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 2 (The New 52)
Writer
Grant Morrison
Interior Artist
Rags Morales, Gene Ha
Cover Artist
Rags Morales
Publication Date
January 2012
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of Grant Morrison's 'Men of Steel' arc. A young, t-shirt wearing Clark Kent/Superman faces public hostility and a xenophobic riot while investigating corporate corruption. Features Lex Luthor and General Lane.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the top-left corner. Some light surface scuffing on the bottom right of the polybag/cover area. Overall clean with sharp edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7 | Graded (9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell for cover price or slightly above ($3.99-$5.00). High-grade 9.8 slabs move slowly at roughly $40.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book. It is a modern era book with a high print run.
Notable Features
Early New 52 appearance of Superman; part of the origin story relaunch; Direct Sales barcode with UPC digits 00311 indicating issue 3, cover A, first printing.
Authentication Notes
Authentic modern DC publication. Standard glossy paper stock. Correct $3.99 price point for the 2012 New 52 launch period.