Action Comics Annual #1 (1987)

Publisher: DC Comics Year: 1987 Series: Action Comics Annual Issue: #1 Story: Cry Vampire! Writer: John Byrne Artist: Arthur Adams Inker: Dick Giordano Cover Artist: Arthur Adams Print: First print Variant: Standard Direct Edition

Condition

Cover: Strong gloss, bright colours, clean presentation, light handling visible under angled light Spine: A few tiny stress ticks, staples tight Corners: Slight softening on lower corners, upper corners sharp Edges: Clean with light shelf wear Interior: White/off‑white pages, no marks Other notes: No creases, dents, or bends visible Default Grade: Very Good (Vg). Bagged and boarded.

Key Issue Details

• Superman and Batman team‑up

• Classic Cry Vampire! supernatural storyline

• Arthur Adams cover — highly collected

• Early Action Comics Annual

• Byrne/Adams/Giordano creative team

Why this comic matters

Action Comics Annual #1 delivers a memorable supernatural team‑up between Superman and Batman, wrapped in Arthur Adams’ striking cover art. The Byrne/Adams collaboration makes this a standout 80s DC issue, especially for collectors who enjoy horror‑themed stories involving the two biggest heroes in comics.