Action Comics ##225
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Finger
Interior Artist
Wayne Boring
Cover Artist
Wayne Boring
Publication Date
February 1957
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Death of Superman!' (not to be confused with the 1990s event). Superman uses a robot double to trick a group of criminals into believing he is deceased to protect his secret identity and dismantle a gang. Key appearances: Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, and Perry White.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and wear, color-breaking creases along the right edge and bottom corner, blunting at corners, visible surface wear on the yellow background, and minor vertical creasing on the right side. The staples show minor oxidation.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $125 - $175; Graded (CGC 4.0): $250 - $300
Recent Sales
Recent 4.0 graded copies have sold between $240 and $280. Low-grade raw copies frequently trade in the $100 range.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate recommendation. This is a classic Silver Age Superman cover. Professional cleaning and pressing could improve the grade to a 5.0, potentially increasing value to $350+.
Notable Features
Pre-dates the famous 'Death of Superman' arc by decades. Features an iconic 10-cent cover price and the Silver Age DC logo. Recognizable 'Superman Robot' era storyline.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1957 printing. Features correct newsprint aging, 10c cover price, and appropriate ink absorption for the era. No signs of restoration or modern reproduction.