The original superhero. Action Comics has been publishing continuously since 1938.

Action Comics #1 to today — do you know what your Superman collection is really worth?

Action Comics #1, Superman #75 (Death of Superman), Man of Steel, All-Star Superman... My Comics Collection imports all your Superman series and shows you exactly what's missing and what it's worth.

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The Superman collector's challenge

Why collecting Superman is the most storied challenge in comics

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Action Comics AND Superman — two separate series

Superman appears simultaneously in Action Comics (1938–present) and in his own Superman title (1939–present). Managing two parallel series with 80+ years of issues each, without a dedicated tool, leads to gaps and costly duplicates.

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Golden Age key issues worth millions

Action Comics #1 (first Superman, 1938) sold for $3.25 million in 2021. Action Comics #242 (first Brainiac) and #252 (first Supergirl) are worth $5,000–$20,000. Do you know what your collection contains and what it's worth?

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The New 52 and Rebirth reboots

Superman's continuity was rebooted with the New 52 in 2011, then again with Rebirth in 2016. Each reboot launched new volumes with fresh numbering. Without an app, tracking which volume you're collecting is a constant source of confusion.

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Death of Superman and crossover events

The Death of Superman (1992) spanned Action Comics, Superman, Adventures of Superman, and Superman: The Man of Steel simultaneously. Tracking a crossover event across 4 parallel titles without a tool is practically impossible.

The solution

My Comics Collection: master the entire Superman history

Without My Comics Collection
  • ✗Action Comics and Superman in separate spreadsheets
  • ✗New 52 vs. original numbering confusion
  • ✗Golden Age key issues not identified
  • ✗Death of Superman crossover tracking impossible
  • ✗Total collection value unknown
  • ✗No duplicate prevention
With My Comics Collection
  • ✓Import Action Comics + Superman series via GCD
  • ✓Correct numbering for each volume
  • ✓Key issues badged: AC#1, #242, #252, Sup#75, AC#1 '11
  • ✓Death of Superman crossover tracked across all titles
  • ✓Real-time collection valuation
  • ✓Anti-duplicate barcode scanner
Features

Everything you need to master your Superman collection

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Import all Superman series

Action Comics, Superman vol.1–5, Adventures of Superman, Man of Steel, New 52, Rebirth... Every series imported via GCD with all issues and annuals.

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Progress by era

Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age, Modern, New 52, Rebirth... See your completion for each DC era at a glance. Know exactly where your collection has gaps.

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Key issue valuation

From Action Comics #1 (in your virtual collection) to modern keys like All-Star Superman #1, know the real value of every issue.

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Automatically badged key issues

AC#1 (1st Superman), AC#242 (1st Brainiac), AC#583 (Alan Moore), Sup#75 (Death), AC#1 '11 (New 52)... All badged and estimated.

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Creator run tracking

John Byrne (Man of Steel), Dan Jurgens (Death of Superman), Grant Morrison (All-Star), Geoff Johns (Action Comics vol.2)... Track the iconic runs.

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Anti-duplicate scanner

Scan before buying at a convention. Instant result across all your Superman series. Never buy the same issue twice.

How it works

3 steps to centralize your entire Superman collection

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Create your free account

2 minutes to sign up, 14 days of full access with no commitment. No credit card required.

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Import your Superman series via GCD

Search for "Action Comics" and "Superman" in the GCD catalog. Import each volume separately. All issues, annuals, and specials are included.

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Check off your issues and discover your real collection

Start with the era that interests you most. Check your issues, and the app calculates missing items and your Superman collection's total value.

Key issues in the app

The Superman key issues to watch

These issues are automatically highlighted in My Comics Collection with their "Key Issue" badge and estimated value.

AC #1
1st Superman (1938)
Golden Holy Grail
AC #242
1st Brainiac
Silver Key
AC #583
Alan Moore — finale
Modern Classic
Sup #75
Death of Superman
Modern Key
AC #1 '11
New 52 launch
Modern Start
Resources for Superman collectors

Our Superman guides

🔑 Key Issues

Top 10 Superman Key Issues

Action Comics #1, #242, Death of Superman... The most sought-after Superman issues.

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📚 Guide

Managing Your Superman Collection: The Complete Guide

From Action Comics #1 to the Rebirth era: complete guide to collecting Superman.

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📚 Guide

Managing Your Batman Collection: The Complete Guide

Superman and Batman are the twin pillars of DC Comics. Collect both with a unified strategy.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions — Superman Collection

Action Comics #1 (June 1938) is the first appearance of Superman and the most valuable comic book in existence. In 2014, a CGC 9.0 copy sold for $3.2 million. A CGC 8.5 copy sold for $3.25 million in 2021. Even low-grade copies (CGC 1.5–2.0) sell for $100,000–$400,000. It is the ultimate holy grail for any comics collector. My Comics Collection logs it as the absolute key issue in your virtual collection.
Superman #75 (January 1993) is the issue in which Doomsday kills Superman. The black polybag first print with the black armband is the most collectible version. In Near Mint (CGC 9.8), the polybag edition is worth $50–$200. The newsstand edition (rarer) is worth $100–$500 in NM. For a mass-market event comic, it remains a significant cultural milestone. My Comics Collection tracks both editions.
Superman has appeared in numerous ongoing series: Action Comics (1938–present, the longest-running superhero comic), Superman (vol.1, 1939–1986), Adventures of Superman (1987–2006), Superman: The Man of Steel, Superman: The Man of Tomorrow, Superman vol.2, New 52 Superman, Rebirth Superman, and more. My Comics Collection imports each series separately via GCD.
Essential Superman arcs include: Man of Steel (1986, John Byrne's reboot, 6-issue mini-series), Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? (Action Comics #583–Superman #423, Alan Moore), The Death of Superman (1992–1993 arc), Kingdom Come (1996, Elseworlds), All-Star Superman (2005–2008, Grant Morrison), Superman: Secret Origin (2009–2010, Geoff Johns). My Comics Collection tracks all of these.
Action Comics #242 (July 1958) is the first appearance of Brainiac. In Near Mint, it's worth $5,000–$20,000. In Fine condition, $1,000–$5,000. Since Brainiac's role in James Gunn's DCU was announced, demand has increased. My Comics Collection tracks its current market value.
Both are essential for a complete Superman collection. Action Comics is the longer-running series (1938–present) with more key issues. The Superman main series has its own essential runs and key issues. Most serious collectors track both simultaneously. My Comics Collection imports both via GCD and lets you see your combined progress.

85 years of the Man of Steel. Finally know what you own.

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