Set Description:
In the late 2000s I set a goal to collect Action Comics issues 400 through 500 (1971-1979) in 9.8 grade, with white page preservation and perfect cover alignment - or as close to as possible. My goal has since expanded to include any example I can afford in the 300s (1963-1971) with the same criteria - obtaining 9.8 examples alone without regard to cover centering or page quality is difficult enough. I have invested many years in building this set, which have come with some heartbreaking auction losses, spending more than I should have on some books and selling other books along the way to make certain purchases possible.
Honestly, I have not read many Superman or Action Comics issues from this era, I just enjoy the cover art. The first half of the 1970s with 15 to 25-cent cover prices and some 52 and 100 Page Giants known as the Bronze Age is my favorite era of Action Comics. During this era Superman still looked puzzled at times, and many covers were still exaggerated but they went back to simplicity, emphasizing figure drawing and action against a minimal background - love those yellow covers! There are still many goofy covers in this era, like issue 454, showing Superman devouring piles of burgers at super speed to keep from starving to death.The Bizzaros, multiple colors of kryptonite, aliens with large heads, split covers and even Supergirl went away (to Adventure Comics). The title header was also enlarged, going back to the title’s Golden Age look. Action Comics also featured rotating backup stories during this era, shortening Superman's stories, which became multipart from issue to issue, but Superman was always the lead in Action Comics.
Nick Cardy’s (Aquaman, Teen Titans) cover run from the early ‘70s is what started me on pursuing my collecting theme dedicated to Action Comics. Starting with issue 409, Cardy contributed 36 covers to the run. Some of my favorite Cardy covers are those showing Superman in everyday life (issues 422, 425 and 428). Some of my other favorite Cardy covers include those with guest appearances from other members of the DC Universe, like issue 443, with Superman opening a giant copy of Action Comics to let out heroes like Batman, Green Lantern and Hawkman to name a few.
I have added various pedigree pieces over the years to my collection, including several from the Rocky Mountain pedigree, many of which I was able to bid on and win when they were brought to the market for the first time by ComicLink in 2010 and 2011.
Noted Pedigree Examples:
John G. Fantucchio
Massachusetts (Mass. Copy)
Oakland
Pacific Coast (2x)
Rocky Mountain (15x)
Suscha News
Twin Cities
Western Penn
Winnipeg (2x)
The Crown of Jewels - each in 9.8 grade:
#360 (March/April 1968) - 80 Page Giant
#437 (July 1974) - 100 Page Giant
#443 (January 1975) - 100 Page Giant
#398 (March 1971) - Pacific Coast pedigree
Recommended References:
75 Years of DC Comics: The Art Of Modern Mythmaking by Paul Levitz, 2010.
Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman the Deluxe Edition by Various, 2018.
The Krypton Companion, edited by Michael Eury, 2006.
Superman in Action Comics: Volume 2, Featuring the Complete Covers of the Second 25 Years, 1994.
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Action Comics 360 |
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Action Comics 360 Universal |
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0962503016
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Owner Comments
"The Unknown Supergirl"
Cover Date: March/April 1968
Published: January 9, 1968
Curt Swan and George Klein cover
80 Page Giant (G 45).
Grade Date: 06/29/2017
Acquired: 11/10/2017 - 1 of 2 in 9.8 when purchased.
This 9.8 from 1968 is gorgeous in hand. This issue is the second of four 80 Page Giants in the Action Comics title during the 1960s, each devoted to Supergirl (see Action Comics #334, 347 and 373). The childlike innocence of this board game themed cover goes straight to my collector's heart. The vibrant colors of the blue and purple background blend well with the green and yellow Supergirl title header, a real to pleasure to my eye. This piece is structurally solid and clean, both the back cover and page edges are still white. The square bound 'Giant' format is notorious for defects, making this THE crown jewel of my collection.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
"The Unknown Supergirl"
Reprinted from Action Comics #278 (July, 1961)
"Supergirl's Secret Enemy"
Reprinted from Action Comics #279 (August, 1961)
"Trapped in Kandor"
Reprinted from Action Comics #280 (September, 1961)
"The Three Red K Perils"
Reprinted from Action Comics #283 (December, 1961)
"The Super-Mermaid"
Reprinted from Action Comics #284 (January, 1962)
"The World's Mightiest Heroine" (February, 1962)
Reprinted from Action Comics #285
"The Infinite Monster"
Reprinted from Action Comics #285 (February, 1962)
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Action Comics 371 |
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Action Comics 371 Universal |
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CGC |
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0065511011
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Owner Comments
"The President of Steel!"
Cover Date: January 1969
Otto Binder and Leo Dorfman stories
Curt Swan and Kurt Schaffenberger art
Curt Swan and Neal Adams cover
"The Supergirl Best-Seller"
Writer: Leo Dorfman
Pencils/Inks: Kurt Schaffenberger
Grade Date: 02/17/2003
Acquired: 04/06/2015 - 1 of 2 in 9.8 when purchased.
I enjoy the notion of Superman doubling as the President of the United States, I also like the view of the capital building in the background. This issue would have been published and distributed during the last days of Lyndon Johnson's presidency. Neal Admas and Curt Swan did several covers together on Action Comics, usually Swan's style was more prevalent, but it's hard to distinguish between both artists' signature style on this cover. Not only is this a fantastic cover but it is also a solid piece housed in a vintage CGC holder.
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Action Comics 374 |
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Action Comics 374 Universal |
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CGC |
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0962503020
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Owner Comments
"Alias Super-Thief!"
Supergirl Backup Story: "No Mercy for Supergirl!"
Cover Date: March 1969
Published: January 28, 1969
Otto Binder and Leo Dorfman stories
Curt Swan and Kurt Schaffenberger art
Neal Adams cover
Grade Date: 06/29/2017
Acquired: 11/10/2017 - 1 of 3 in 9.8 when purchased.
A 9.8 Neal Adams cover from the Silver Age just doesn't get any better! The cover is true to the Silver Age era of comics. This piece also has exceptional cover gloss.
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Action Comics 375 |
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Action Comics 375 |
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CGC |
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1213330013
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Owner Comments
"The Big Forget!"
Cover Date: April 1969
Otto Binder and Leo Dorfman stories
Curt Swan and Kurt Schaffenbergeart
Curt Swan and Carmine Infantino cover
Fact File #4: Sargon the Sorceror.
"The Woman Who Hated Supergirl"
Writer: Leo Dorfman
Pencils: Kurt Schaffenberger
Inks: Kurt Schaffenberger
Grade Date: 08/19/2014
Acquired: 09/09/2014 - Lone 9.8 when purchased.
This piece was my first 12-cent cover in 9.8 grade. I'm pleased with the structure of this book; very flat, tight spine, and page edges that are still white, all and all a very fresh piece with tremendous eye appeal. This dark background makes this issue in particular difficult to obtain in high grade. The cover is typical of the Silver Age and right out of the original Star Trek T.V. show of the era.
I had to have this piece, I won it on ComicLink, breaking my personal record at the time for the highest price I'd ever paid for a book. Not long after winning this piece, another book came up for sale, Action Comics #399, a piece that belonged to another registry user and one I'd admired for several years, we negotiated a price, then I found myself with two expensive books to pay off. Both books were special opportunities, I decided I was just going to make it work. I sold several books to raise the funds for these pieces, the time and effort paid off.
What I Sold - all CGC 9.8 examples, from Marvel Comics
Blade Runner #1 (October, 1982)
Blade Runner #2 (November, 1982)
Red Sonja #4 (July, 1977)
Red Sonja #13 (November, 1978)
Star Trek #18 (February, 1982)
X-Men #125 (September, 1979)
X-Men #135 (July, 1980)
X-Men #136 (August, 1980)
X-Men #138 (October, 1980)
X-Men #140 (December, 1980)
Uncanny X-Men #142 (February, 1981)
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Action Comics 384 |
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Action Comics 384 Universal |
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CGC |
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0147801028
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Owner Comments
“The Forbidden Costume!”
Cover Date: January 1970
Cary Bates and Jim Shooter stories
Curt Swan and Win Mortimer art
Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson cover
Legion of Super-Heroes backup story.
“Lament for a Legionnaire!”
Grade Date: 01/07/2008
Acquired: 03/06/2018 - 1 of 2 in 9.8 when purchased.
This 15-cent cover, from THE Silver Age pedigree brings a smile to my face. The attire of the detectives really nails the period this piece was published in, right out of films like Bullitt and Dirty Harry. This book also has the freshness the Pacific Coast examples are known for.
Thou published in the later months of 1969, having this book cover dated January 1970 turns this piece into a bookend for my collection, as I’d like to have each issue of Action Comics cover dated from January 1970 to December 1979.
From ReeceComics.com
The Pacific Coast Pedigree is widely regarded as the pre-eminent Silver Age collection of comic books in the world. The collection spans the years 1962-1967 and the comic books all share the same look of freshness and uniformity. Aside from the incredible brightness of the books, they are also known for near perfect registration. PC's are among the most coveted pedigrees in the hobby as exemplified by how few copies are on the market at any given time.
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Action Comics 389 |
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Action Comics 389 Universal |
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0048585006
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Owner Comments
"The Kid Who Struck Out Superman!"
Cover Date: June 1970
Cary Bates and Leo Dorfman stories
Curt Swan and Win Mortimer art
Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson cover
Rogues Gallery by Murphy Anderson.
"The Mystery Legionnaire!"
Writer: Cary Bates
Penciler: Win Mortimer
Inker: Jack Abel
Grade Date: 08/26/2002
Acquired: 04/05/2015 - 1 of 5 in 9.8 when purchased.
I've always liked this cover, true Americana, also true Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson. This book is very sharp, with vibrant colors - the inks on the title logo look as if they are still drying. This newsstand fresh piece exemplifies everything my Action Comics run is all about: great covers from before my time with superb preservation. I first tried unsuccessfully for another 9.8 example of this issue on ComicLink in 2013, the final bid was $405, my max bid was $300. A few years later I got the Oakland copy on ComicConnect for only $175.
From MySlabbedComics.com:
Oakland Pedigree
This collection of 4000+ mostly superhero comics and surfaced at the 1998 Wondercon show. The collection, which spanned roughly 1967 to 1972, was accumulated in Oakland, CA by a collector who had first crack at the new offerings and handled the comics with extreme care.
From comicepedigrees.com:
The Oakland collection came to be in 1998 after the original owner brought samples to the Wondercon Convention and struck a deal with Vincent Zurzolo and Mike Carbonaro, who proceeded to drive the collection from California to New York. In it were over 4,000 comic books, primarily between the years of 1966 and 1974, accumulated as the owner was paid in comics by a liquor store in return for stacking shelves. He was very meticulous when handling his books, evident by the very high grades and page quality assigned to the collection over time. The books were sold as Oakland copies, although none of the copies have identifying marks on their covers.
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Action Comics 393 |
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Action Comics 393 Universal |
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1626628001
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Owner Comments
Superman Meets Super-Houdini!
Cover Date: October 1970
Leo Dorfman story, Curt Swan cover,
Curt Swan, Murphy Anderson,
Ross Andru and Mike Esposito art
1 page "Superman Scrapbook" featurette.
Previous Grade Date: 02/05/2018
Acquired: 01/30/2019 - 1 of 4 in 9.8 when purchased.
Regraded: 08/29/2019
I won this piece in a Pedigree Comics Grand Auction, it arrived safely to me but the inner well had several distracting scuffs and several scratches on the holder. A few months later I decided to have the holder replaced. This became a decision I'd soon regret, not long after my ReHolder invoice was received I found a disturbing email in my inbox, letting me know four of the six books I sent in would not receive the same grade after examination by one of the graders as part of the ReHolder review process. The email contained photos of a non color breaking crease on the front cover. This book did not have such a crease when I sent it away, this book was either damaged in the holder during shipping or mishandled by CGC. I had the book pressed by CCS and four long months later the work was done and the book was regraded 9.8 and with a new Pedigree label. I'm glad the damage was undone but in hindsight I should have left it alone.
When CGC first introduced the Pedigree label it was black and grey and looked like a xerox copy. Not long after the label debut CGG wisely changed the label to gold, thanks to customer feedback. I had the holder replaced in December 2022. Why would I do such a thing after my experience? I couldn’t stand the way the label looked, the holder also had a long, deep scratch on the back. It took me three years to find courage to send this book back. I also suspect this book was first graded at 9.6 in 2010. This book belonged to another collector for almost a year before I added it to my collection. I hate to think how many times this book has gone through shipping. This book has earned a rest in my collection and now sits in the holder it has deserved all along.
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Action Comics 395 |
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Action Comics 395 Universal |
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CGC |
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0966753007
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Owner Comments
"The Secrets of Superman's Fortress"
Cover Date: December 1970
Leo Dorfman story
Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson art
Curt Swan and Dick Giordano cover
Cover layout by Carmine Infantino.
"The Credit Card of Catastrophe" back-up story.
Writer: Leo Dorfman
Penciler: Curt Swan
Inker: Murphy Anderson
Grade Date: 09/28/2010
Acquired: 12/01/2014 - 1 of 2 in 9.8 when purchased.
When it comes to Silver/Bronze Age pedigrees, Rocky Mountain is my pedigree. This piece was auctioned off on ComicLink in January 2011. I placed a bid of $400 and lost by $25. This book was picked up by Greg Reece of Reece's Rare Comics, where it was listed on his site for $700. After a few years the book was no longer listed.
Almost four years after the ComicLink auction, this special piece was listed on eBay by Reece. I didn't let anyone stop me and I won the eBay auction for less than the 2011 ComicLink auction result. Whenever I pull the book for viewing, I still think to myself, "it’s finally mine!"
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Action Comics 397 |
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Action Comics 397 Universal |
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CGC |
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0915492003
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Owner Comments
“The Secret of the Wheel-Chair Superman!”
Cover Date: February 1971
Leo Dorfman story
Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson art
Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson cover
1971 calendar pin-up.
Robot cover.
"Untold Tales of the Fortress" story - “The Super-Captive of the Sea!”
Grade Date: 09/29/2011
Acquired: 03/11/2018 - 1 of 3 in 9.8 when purchased.
A sad cover published at the twilight of the Silver Age, with many visual elements that have that "vintage" comic book feel, from the defunct robots in the closet to the futuristic cityscape in the background, all true the era’s concept of how the future was visualized. Cover artist Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson are great together, and having the Twin Cites copy of this issue is a plus. Speaking of the Twin Cities collection, this piece does not have the distracting distributor markings bleeding through the top or back cover (still visible on the top page edges) like so many other examples from the collection. The yellow and red title logo really shine with vibrancy, I also won this book five days after I won the Pacific Coast copy Action Comics #398.
The book was graded in 2011, the inner well of the piece had a big distracting dimple in the back, with several distracting scuffs on the front. I sent it for a ReHolder in November of 2018, thankfully it came back free of Newton Rings and now displays much better, well worth the ReHolder fee.
From MySlabbedComics.com
Twin-Cities Pedigree
The unfortunate death of collector Gary Dalhberg of Minneapolis, MN in a 2010 house fire brought to market his extensive collection that was dubbed the Twin Cities pedigree. The condition conscious Dalhberg had accumulated extensive runs of Marvel, DC and other publishers from the Silver Age and above. The collection of over 6000 comics includes many top census copies of Silver Age comics and the books were consigned through Heritage Auctions
From HA.com
Dahlberg, who passed away in July 2010, was a meticulous collector who also had the advantage of working at a bookstore as a high school student in the early 1960s, with the opportunity to buy new comics from the store owner before they were put out on the stands.
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Action Comics 398 |
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Action Comics 398 Universal |
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0147839011
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Owner Comments
“The Pied-Piper of Steel!"
Cover Date: March 1971
Leo Dorfman story
Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson art
Neal Adams and Dick Giordano cover
Supergirl appearance.
"Untold Tales of the Fortress" story - “Spawn of the Unknown”
Grade Date: 01/07/2008
Acquired: 03/06/2018 - 1 of 2 in 9.8 when purchased.
I first noticed this pedigree piece on the CGC website gallery in 2008. A terrific Neal Adams cover, from the coveted Pacific Coast pedigree, with perfect cover registration, white pages and a 9.8 from 1971. This book was everything I desired! I waited and wondered for years if this book would come to the market, or if it would remain locked away in a private collection, or worse yet, end up lost or destroyed. I added “Action Comics #398 CGC 9.8 Pacific Coast” to several want lists; I even put out a WTB posting on the CGC boards. I didn't just want this book in 9.8 grade, I wanted the Pacific Coast copy. I also searched the high ranking Action Comics sets in the CGC Registry for this piece, no one in the registry had it.
In December 2017, a ComicLink preview listed three Action Comics examples from the Pacific Coast pedigree to be auctioned in March, 2018. After a decade of dreaming I finally got my chance. In the end, the realized price was much less than I expected, actually a really good price compared to other 9.8 Action Comics examples from the era. Of course the condition of the book is phenomenal, a real treat to reward a decade of patience.
From ReeceComics.com
Pacific Coast Pedigree
The Pacific Coast Pedigree is widely regarded as the pre-eminent Silver Age collection of comic books in the world. The collection spans the years 1962-1967 and the comic books all share the same look of freshness and uniformity. Aside from the incredible brightness of the books, they are also known for near perfect registration. PC's are among the most coveted pedigrees in the hobby as exemplified by how few copies are on the market at any given time.
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Action Comics 399 |
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Action Comics 399 Universal |
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0069478009
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Owner Comments
"Superman, You're Dead... Dead... Dead"
Cover Date: April 1971
Leo Dorfman story
Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson art
Neal Adams and Dick Giordano cover
Superbaby story.
Grade Date: 08/13/2003
Acquired: 09/14/2014 - 1 of 4 in 9.8 when purchased.
"Superbaby's Lost World"
Writer: Leo Dorfman
Pencils: Curt Swan
Inks: Murphy Anderson
Editor: Murray Boltinoff
This piece is beautiful, not only is the cover art fantastic, the condition is striking. The structure is solid, the colors are vibrant and the page edges are very fresh and white. The white area of the front and back cover is also very clean.
This piece was originally listed in another registry set, where I admired and coveted it for several years. When the piece was finally listed for sale, I did not hesitate to make an offer. Every time I hold this piece in hand, I always think to myself how this book is finally mine! This is not only one of my top pieces, this is also one of my favorite Neal Adams Action Comics covers.
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Action Comics 400 |
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Action Comics 400 |
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CGC |
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1001271002
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Owner Comments
"My Son... Is He Man or Beast?"
Cover Date: May 1971
Leo Dorfman story
Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson art
Neal Adams and Dick Giordano cover
"Untold Tales of Kandor" story.
Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) and Brainiac appearance.
Grade Date: 02/22/2010
Acquired: 08/28/2012 - 1 of 3 in 9.8 when purchased.
Untold Tales of Kandor: "Duel of Doom!"
Story: Leo Dorfman (credited as Geoff Brown)
Pencils: Curt Swan
Inks: Murphy Anderson
Editor: Murray Boltinoff
Less than two years after Apollo 11 landed on the moon and less than a year before President Nixon went to China - Action Comics reached the milestone of 400 issues! This piece is also a bookend for my goal of having Action Comics #400 to 500 in 9.8 grade.
I first tried for this special piece in the ComicLink April 2010 Featured Auction, at the time there were only 2 copies certified in 9.8 grade. I daydreamed about this piece for weeks, but the final price came to $750 - my bid did not even come close. In the ComicLink August 2012 Featured Auction I got a second chance, and a much lower price, I even got a tear in my right eye when I won. I had the holder replaced in 2018.
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Action Comics 403 |
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Action Comics 403 Universal |
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2010337020
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Owner Comments
“Attack of the Micro-Murderer”
Cover Date: August 1971
Published: June 29, 1971
Cary Bates and Leo Dorfman stories
Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson art
Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson cover
Grade Date: 04/19/2019
Acquired: 5/28/2019 - 1 of 3 in 9.8 when purchased.
I love the period clothing on the people waiting in line on this cover.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
"The Man with the X-Ray Mind" written by Geoff Brown, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. "A Secret Chapter in the Life of Clark Kent"
"The Impossible Legend"
Reprinted from Action Comics #176 (January, 1953)
"When Krypto was Superboy's Master!"
Reprinted from Adventure Comics #310 (July, 1963)
ComicLink Comments:
The August, 1971 issue of Action Comics is virtually unseen on the market in pristine condition. This CGC 9.8 Near Mint/Mint from the John G. Fantucchio Pedigree collection is the highest graded that CGC has ever certified for Action #403 and is 1 of only 3 ever assigned this coveted top grade. This is the very first 9.8 for this book that we have ever brought to auction. It also has newsstand-fresh White Pages, adding to its desirability.
About the Pedigree:
The John G. Fantucchio collection is a CGC recognized pedigree that includes nearly every comic published by Marvel and DC Comics from the inception of the Marvel era through the mid-70s. Rounding out the collection are many high-grade comic books from other publishers including Charlton, Gold Key, Dell, ACG, Tower, Warren and others. The books were collected by artist John G. Fantucchio and stored in ideal conditions. The result is a collection of beautifully preserved comic books with bright, bold colors and near newsstand-fresh page quality. John Fantucchio was one of the most prominent artists during the early days of comic fandom. He created hundreds of covers and illustrations for fanzines such as Rocket's Blast Comic Collector, Fantastic Fanzine, Comic Crusader, The Buyer's Guide For Comic Fandom, and others.
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Action Comics 404 |
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Action Comics 404 Universal |
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0966752015
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Owner Comments
"Kneel to Your Conqueror, Superman!"
Cover Date: September 1971
Leo Dorfman story
Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson art
Neal Adams and Dick Giordano cover
Bondage cover.
Grade Date: 09/28/2010
Acquired: 11/15/2011 - 1 of 4 in 9.8 when purchased.
I first bid on this special piece in the ComicLink January 2011 Featured Auction, I did not win. In the ComicLink November 2011 Featured Auction fate smiled on me! This beautiful book was also my oldest 9.8 for a time. Love those yellow covers!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
"The Specter of 3000-Moons Lake!"
reprinted from The Atom #5 (Feb.-Mar. 1963)
"The Coward and the Hero"
reprinted from Adventure Comics #220 (Jan. 1956)
"The Day They Killed Clark Kent"
Writer: Leo Dorfman
Pencils: Curt Swan
Inks: Murphy Anderson
Editor: Murray Boltinoff
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Action Comics 410 |
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Action Comics 410 Universal |
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0966752010
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Owner Comments
"The Satanic Son of Superman!"
Cover Date: March 1972
Cary Bates story, Nick Cardy Cover
Curt Swan, John Calnan and Murphy Anderson art
Grade Date: 09/28/2010
Acquired: 01/18/2011 - 1 of 7 in 9.8 when purchased.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
"Healing Hands from Beyond!"
"The Secret Olympic Heroes"
reprinted from Teen Titans #4 (Aug. 1966)
I love the freshness of this piece, with it's bright and clean cover, sharp edges and white page edges. I tried for another 9.8 copy of this issue in 2010, but I was unsuccessful, thankfully I found this piece for a better price. I love the Rocky Mountain collection, I love early '70s books and I love Nick Cardy covers! This piece also held a personal record for me for a time, it once was the the most expensive book in my collection, if only that record had stayed...
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