Action Comics #101 (1946) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #101 (1946) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #101 (1946) value — Ungraded $429 · Grade 6.0 $1,380 · Grade 8.0 $2,520. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
ACTION COMICS #101 (1946) - GRADE 6.0 - DC SUPERMAN GOLDEN AGE WAYNE BORING
Action Comics #101 (DC, 1946) CGC Apparent FN 6.0 Slight (C-1) Cream Off-White
Action Comics 101 (CGC 7.5) Atomic explosion cover and panels Superman 1946 DC
ACTION COMICS #101 (1946) - GOLDEN AGE COMIC Detached Cover Low Grade
Action Comics #1000c Vol. 1 2018 DC Comics Variant High Grade Q101-187
1946 Action Comics 101 CGC 5.5 Superman WWII Atom Bomb Cover.eBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #101
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1946
Action Comics #101 (1946) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #101 (1946) averages around $429. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1380, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2520.
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 | $429 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,380 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,520 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $7.99 / $85 / $6,210 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 30, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $7.99–$6,210.00 (median $85.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Action Comics #101?
- An ungraded copy of Action Comics #101 is currently listed starting at $429.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $2520, significantly higher than the $429 starting price for ungraded.
- What is the price point for a 6.0 copy of this comic?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Action Comics #101 is available for $1380.