Action Comics ##334 (80pg Giant G20)
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Jerry Siegel, Leo Dorfman
Interior Artist
Jim Mooney
Cover Artist
Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks)
Publication Date
March 1966
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (80-Page Giant Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An 80-page giant collection focusing on Supergirl. Reprints stories including 'The Cavegirl of Steel,' Supergirl's first romance, and her first meeting with the Legion of Super-Heroes. Features appearances by Streaky the Supercat and Comet the Super-Horse.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible rounding and blunting on all four corners; significant spine stress/ticks present; a minor subscription crease or vertical line appears in the center-right; some edge wear and moderate surface scuffing in the black ink areas; possible tanning on the page edges visible at the bottom; cover sits slightly off-center.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35 - $60; Graded (CGC 5.0): $80 - $110
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies (VG/FN) range from $40 to $55. Higher grade 9.0+ copies have cleared $300+ in the last year.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in current condition unless for sentimental value. The cost of grading would likely equal the value of the comic. If pressed and cleaned, it may reach a 6.0, but still remains a minor key.
Notable Features
80-Page Giant G-20 edition; contains origin stories of Supergirl and her super-pets; iconic Curt Swan cover; silver age DC 'checkerboard' top banner.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age DC 25-cent giant; paper density and age-appropriate tanning consistent with 1966 newsprint; legitimate DC National Comics logo and Comics Code Authority seal placement.