Action Comics ##351
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Otto Binder
Interior Artist
Wayne Boring
Cover Artist
Neal Adams
Publication Date
July 1967
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Petrified Superman!' where Superman is turned into solid stone. The issue involves a plot by the villainous organization SKULL to neutralize the Man of Steel using a petrifying ray.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible upon close inspection, slight corner blunting on the top right, and minor edge wear consistent with age. Color vibrancy remains excellent with no significant tanning or foxing apparent from the digital image.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $40 - $70; Graded (CGC 8.0): $120 - $180
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies fluctuate between $35 and $55. High-grade CGC 9.0+ copies have reached upwards of $250.
Grading Recommendation
Potential candidate for grading if the book is intended for investment, as the cover art by Neal Adams is highly collectible. A professional clean and press could push it toward a higher grade.
Notable Features
Early Silver Age Neal Adams cover art; 'Checkered' DC logo band at top; 12-cent cover price; appearance of the Supermobile.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1967 original based on the 12-cent price indicator, DC National Comics bullet logo, and standard 1960s newsprint aging characteristics. No signs of restoration visible.