Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 237:
Description
An original copy of Action Comics #280 from D.C. Comics, dated September 1961, presented in a CGC Universal Grade slab. The comic is graded 2.0 with OFF-WHITE Pages. The cover, by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye, depicts Superman battling a giant Brainiac, who threatens to reduce Superman and his friends (Perry, Lois, Jimmy) to insect size and imprison them. The cover displays an “APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY” stamp and an original price of “10¢.”
Condition report:
The comic is in heavily worn condition, consistent with its low grade. Specific condition issues noted on the CGC slab include \"Tape on cover & interior cover,\" a \"Cover detached,\" and the \"TOP EDGE OF COVER TRIMMED.\" The cover also exhibits significant creasing, discoloration, and general wear.
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