Action Comics ##2
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 2 (The New 52)
Writer
Grant Morrison
Interior Artist
Rags Morales & Brent Anderson
Cover Artist
Rags Morales
Publication Date
December 2011
Cover Variant
Regular/Cover A
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of The New 52 reboot. This issue features a younger, less powerful Superman being interrogated by General Sam Lane and Lex Luthor. It explores Superman's early days in Metropolis wearing his work-boots-and-jeans attire before donning the Kryptonian armor.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The book appears extremely sharp with minimal shelf wear. Notable identifiers include a very slight bluntness on the bottom right corner and a tiny possible color-break spine tick near the top staple area. The cover gloss is high and colors are vibrant with no visible moisture damage or staining.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fall in the $3-$10 range. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold for an average of $50, often barely covering the cost of grading and shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. While the condition is high (likely 9.4-9.6), the current market value of this modern issue does not justify the $30-$50 grading fees. It is best kept raw in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features Lex Luthor and General Sam Lane. Iconic 'interrogation' cover by Rags Morales. This issue is a key part of the Grant Morrison run that redefined Superman's origin for the post-Flashpoint era. Direct Edition with barcode present.
Authentication Notes
Genuine first printing. Features the standard glossy cover stock and trade dress used by DC Comics during the 2011 New 52 launch. Barcode '00211' confirms it is issue #2, first printing, cover A.