# Action Comics #5 value

The item you're asking about, **Action Comics #5 (1938)**, is listed in the catalog with a used resale value of **$4,320** [1]. This is a rare and highly valuable comic book, known for featuring the first appearance of Superman. The value is driven by its historical significance and condition.

If you're considering selling or evaluating this item, you can also compare it with current live eBay listings shown on your screen to see what sellers are asking.

For context, other issues in the Action Comics series have significantly lower values, ranging from $322 to $1,146 depending on the issue and condition.

This comic is a key piece in any collection and is highly sought after by collectors.

## Items referenced

| Item | Used | New | Page | Sold comps |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Action Comics #5 (1938) — Comic Book Value | $4320 | — | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/action-comics-5-1938-action-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DAction%2520Comics%2520%25235%2520(1938)%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-answer-sold&p=md-answer-sold) |
| Action Comics #59 (1943) — Comic Book Value | $1146.15 | $4080 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/action-comics-59-1943-action-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DAction%2520Comics%2520%252359%2520(1943)%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-answer-sold&p=md-answer-sold) |
| Action Comics #58 (1943) — Comic Book Value | $604.99 | — | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/action-comics-58-1943-action-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DAction%2520Comics%2520%252358%2520(1943)%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-answer-sold&p=md-answer-sold) |
| Action Comics #56 (1943) — Comic Book Value | $432 | $2760 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/action-comics-56-1943-action-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DAction%2520Comics%2520%252356%2520(1943)%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-answer-sold&p=md-answer-sold) |
| Action Comics #55 (1942) — Comic Book Value | $412.86 | $2880 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/action-comics-55-1942-action-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DAction%2520Comics%2520%252355%2520(1942)%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-answer-sold&p=md-answer-sold) |
| Action Comics #51 (1942) — Comic Book Value | $399.11 | $4308.5 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/action-comics-51-1942-action-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DAction%2520Comics%2520%252351%2520(1942)%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-answer-sold&p=md-answer-sold) |
| Action Comics #54 (1942) — Comic Book Value | $336.57 | $4237.34 | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/action-comics-54-1942-action-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DAction%2520Comics%2520%252354%2520(1942)%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-answer-sold&p=md-answer-sold) |
| Action Comics #53 (1942) — Comic Book Value | $322.54 | — | [view](https://junkpal.ai/products/action-comics-53-1942-action-comics-comic) | [eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DAction%2520Comics%2520%252353%2520(1942)%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-answer-sold&p=md-answer-sold) |

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_Updated 2026-08-01._

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