Action Comics ##428
DC Comics • Action Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Curt Swan
Cover Artist
Nick Cardy
Publication Date
October 1973
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct (20c price)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Last Case of the Amazing Superman.' Superman investigates a mysterious disappearance. The issue also includes a backup story featuring Green Arrow and Black Canary titled 'The Case of the Forged Fingerprints.'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy tanning/yellowing of the cover; multiple spine ticks and stress lines; corner blunting at bottom right; edges show minor wear; significant surface soiling on the white areas of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00; Graded (4.0): $40.00 - $55.00
Recent Sales
Recent 5.0 to 6.0 raw copies have sold for approximately $18-$25. Graded high-grade 9.0+ copies reach $150+.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees and shipping would exceed the market value of the comic in this mid-to-low grade condition.
Notable Features
35th Anniversary of Superman; Bronze Age DC; Backup story featuring Green Arrow and Black Canary; Nick Cardy cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC publication (20 cent price point). Paper stock and aging appear consistent with 1973 production; standard staple placement and no signs of modern reproduction error.