Action Comics #1 (1938) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #1 (1938) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #1 (1938) value — Ungraded $487 · Grade 6.0 $3,180,000 · Grade 8.0 $6,000,000. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 12320.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
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Which version do you have?
If you just want to own it, the Loot Crate Edition at $79 is the cheapest entry point. Premium versions like Ashcan ($17825) or Pure Silver Foil ($408) offer significant scarcity and unique presentation. Casual collectors should stick to the Standard ($350) or Safeguard Promotional ($195). Serious investors aiming for maximum value should target the Ashcan version, while budget-conscious buyers can find value in the lower-priced prints.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #1
- Key issue
- Yes
- Release date
- June 1, 1938
Action Comics #1 (1938) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #1 (1938) averages around $487. A CGC 6.0 runs about $3180000, and a CGC 8.0 commands $6000000.
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 | $487 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $3,180,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $6,000,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1.24 / $400 / $300,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 2, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $1.24–$300,000.00 (median $400.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded Action Comics #1?
- An ungraded copy of Action Comics #1 is valued at $294,831.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this comic worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #1 is valued at $6,000,000.
- What is the price difference between the ungraded and Grade 6.0 versions?
- The ungraded version is valued at $294,831, while the Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $3,180,000.