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Action Comics Vol. 1 #1 (1938)
A reference to the June 1938 issue that introduced Superman in a story by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
- era
- Golden Age
- volume
- 1
- publisher
- DC Comics
- cover date
- June 1938
- issue number
- 1
- series title
- Action Comics
Why the issue matters
*Action Comics* #1 is cover-dated June 1938 and contains the first published appearance of Superman. Jerry Siegel wrote the feature and Joe Shuster drew it. The issue is widely treated as a starting point for the superhero genre's Golden Age.
Identification notes
The famous cover shows Superman lifting a car while people flee. Because the issue is exceptionally valuable, replicas, reprints, restorations, and incomplete copies must never be represented as originals without expert authentication.
Condition and completeness
A meaningful record should note every page, the cover, spine, staples, centerfold, trimming, color touch, pieces added, and other restoration. A headline grade is not a substitute for authentication and a complete page count.
Collector reference only. Verify grading, attribution, authenticity, and current values with qualified specialists before buying or selling.