Action Comics #242
1st appearance of Brainiac
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Action Comics #242 Facsimile Edition Cover A Curt Swan
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
- ViewFacsimile / reprint$3.75
ACTION COMICS #242 - Facsimile Edition Cover A Curt Swan - NM - Presale 03/11
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
- ViewFacsimile / reprint$3.79
Action Comics #242 Facsimile Edition Cvr A Curt Swan (Pre-Order 3/11/2026)
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
- ViewFacsimile / reprint$3.99
Action Comics #242 Facsimile Edition Cover A Curt Swan | DC Comics (0016)
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
- ViewFacsimile / reprint$3.99
ACTION COMICS #242 FACSIMILE EDITION CVR A CURT SWAN
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
- ViewFacsimile / reprint$3.99
ACTION COMICS #242 Facsimile Cvr A DC Comics 2026 ptg 0126DC0251 (CA) Swan
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
- ViewFacsimile / reprint$4.20
Action Comics Facsimile Edition #242A NM 2026 Stock Image
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
- ViewFacsimile / reprint$4.49
Action Comics #242 Facsimile Edition Cover B Blank Card Stock Variant (NM)
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
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| Updated | Grade | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | CGC 9.8 | $183,670.72 |
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