Action Comics #252 (1959) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #252 (1959) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #252 (1959) value — Ungraded 1.015 € · $1,154 · Grade 6.0 3.588 € · $4,079 · Grade 8.0 16.636 € · $18,910. 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 8.0 premium on this card is 16.4× raw.Chart values in USD
Monatlicher CIB-Wert, basierend auf Verkäufen. Chart values in USD.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost, purchase the Standard Action Comics #252 for $1155. The Pure Silver Foil ($236) offers a distinct aesthetic upgrade, while the SDCC Artgerm Virgin ($46) provides a high-end, convention-exclusive piece. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should select Standard, whereas those seeking premium presentation or collectibility should invest in the Foil or Artgerm versions.
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- PriceCharting — Action Comics #252 (1959) (Action Comics)1.016 € · $1,154
Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #252
- Key issue
- Yes
- Release date
- May 1, 1959
Action Comics #252 (1959) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #252 (1959) averages around $1154. A CGC 6.0 runs about $4079, and a CGC 8.0 commands $18910.
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 | 1.015 € · $1,154 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | 3.588 € · $4,079 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | 16.636 € · $18,910 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | 15,83 € / 1.161 € / 4.399 €$17.99 / $1,320 / $5,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $17.99–$5,000.00 (median $1,320.00).
Häufige Fragen
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Action Comics #252 starts at $1500.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #252 is valued at $18,910.
- Is there a mid-range price point available?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of this series is currently priced at $4084.