Action Comics #45 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #45 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #45 (1942) value — Ungraded 255,9 € · $296 · Grade 6.0 959,63 € · $1,110 · Grade 8.0 1.745 € · $2,019. Prices updated September 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 6.8× 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 cheapest ownership, grab the Monsters of the Month version at $4. The Standard and Newsstand versions offer significantly higher value; the Standard at $326 reflects a more desirable condition or print run compared to the $35 Newsstand. Casual collectors should stick to the low-cost options, while serious investors should aim for the high-value Standard copy.
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- PriceCharting — Action Comics #45 (1942) (Action Comics)255,9 € · $296
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Action Comics #45 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #45 (1942) averages around $296. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1110, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2019.
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 | 255,9 € · $296 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | 959,63 € · $1,110 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | 1.745 € · $2,019 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | 3,45 € / 272,33 € / 4.150 €$3.99 / $315 / $4,800 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 4, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$4,800.00 (median $315.00).
Häufige Fragen
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Action Comics #45?
- An ungraded copy of Action Comics #45 is currently valued at $325.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $2016, which is significantly higher than the $325 price for an ungraded copy.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy of this comic?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Action Comics #45 is listed with a value of $1110.