Action Comics #438 (1974) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #438 (1974) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #438 (1974) value — Ungraded ￥940 · $6 · Grade 6.0 ￥3,290 · $21 · Grade 8.0 ￥6,267 · $40. Prices updated 2026年8月.
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 6.7× raw.Chart values in USD
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Action Comics #438, purchase the Standard version for $6. The Jewelers version at $13 offers a premium presentation, likely involving superior packaging or condition, making it a collector's display piece. If budget is the primary concern, stick to Standard. However, serious collectors prioritizing presentation and a higher-grade piece should pay the extra for the Jewelers version.
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Action Comics #438 (1974) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #438 (1974) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $21, and a CGC 8.0 commands $40.
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 | ￥940 · $6 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | ￥3,290 · $21 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | ￥6,267 · $40 | eBay sold comps |
よくある質問
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Action Comics #438 is currently listed at $5.
- How much is a higher-grade copy worth?
- A copy graded at 8.0 is valued at $33, while a 6.0 grade sells for $21.
- Is this comic a good investment?
- Depending on the grade, you can acquire it for as low as $5, offering different entry points for collectors.