Action Comics #871 — Alex Ross Signed Cover (New Krypton) with COA

Action Comics #871 (DC Comics, January 2009) featuring the standard Alex Ross cover, hand-signed by Alex Ross and accompanied by an official Alex Ross Art Certificate of Authenticity.

Quick Facts

• Publisher: DC Comics
• Cover Date: January 2009 (on sale November 12, 2008)
• Story: "New Krypton" Part 4 — Beyond Doomsday
• Writer: Geoff Johns
• Interior Art: Pete Woods
• Cover Art: Alex Ross
• Signature: Hand-signed by Alex Ross in black marker on the front cover
• Authentication: Includes official Alex Ross Art Certificate of Authenticity
• Condition: Near Mint, direct edition

About This Issue

Part four of the "New Krypton" storyline finds thousands of Kryptonian refugees integrating into life on Earth as the world grapples with what that means for Superman's legacy. This issue marks the debut of the new Nightwing and Flamebird, and the Alex Ross cover captures the full cast in flight above Metropolis, with Krypto the Superdog at the center.

Why Collectors Want This Copy

This isn't a convention quick-sign — the signature comes with a matching Certificate of Authenticity direct from Alex Ross Art, which collectors and graders treat as stronger provenance than an unverified autograph. Ross's DC cover work from this era, especially "New Krypton" issues tied to a Nightwing/Flamebird debut, holds steady demand among Superman-family collectors.

Common Questions

Is this comic graded? No — this is a raw, ungraded copy in Near Mint condition. It has not been submitted to CGC.

Does the COA guarantee CGC Signature Series status? No. The Alex Ross Art COA authenticates the autograph itself; CGC Signature Series certification is a separate process the buyer would need to pursue independently.

What's included? The signed comic and the original Alex Ross Art Certificate of Authenticity card.

Fair market value note: raw (non-CGC) Alex Ross-signed modern DC issues with an Alex Ross Art COA have recently traded in the $120–$180 range on the secondary market, based on comparable eBay and dealer listings for signed Ross covers with matching COAs (e.g., a signed Batman #162 Collectors' Club variant with COA sold at $199.99; graded CGC Signature Series copies trade higher, in the $250–$325 range). This listing reflects a raw, ungraded copy.