Action Comics #12 (1939) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #12 (1939) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #12 (1939) value — Ungraded 3.537 € · $4,080 · Grade 6.0 35.371 € · $40,800. Prices updated August 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 10.0× raw.Chart values in USD
Monatlicher CIB-Wert, basierend auf Verkäufen. Chart values in USD.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the comic, the Standard version for $4 is the cheapest way to own it. The Morales Sketch ($20) and Chiang ($8) versions offer unique artistic variations, while the Combo-Pack ($8) provides a bundle. Buyers prioritizing ownership should get the $4 Standard. Collectors seeking specific art or a collection piece should pay more for the premium versions.
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- PriceCharting — Action Comics #12 (1939) (Action Comics)3.537 € · $4,080
Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #12
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1939
Action Comics #12 (1939) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #12 (1939) averages around $4080. A CGC 6.0 runs about $40800, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | 3.537 € · $4,080 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | 35.371 € · $40,800 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | 7,36 € / 172,52 € / 11.443 €$8.49 / $199 / $13,200 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $8.49–$13,200.00 (median $199.00).
Häufige Fragen
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- Ungraded copies of Action Comics #12 start at $4080.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A copy of Action Comics #12 graded 6.0 is valued at $40,800.
- Is this comic considered a valuable investment?
- Yes, the significant price difference between ungraded and graded copies shows its high resale value.