Action Comics #116 (1948) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #116 (1948) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #116 (1948) value — Ungraded $236 · Grade 6.0 $263 · Grade 8.0 $796. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #116
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1948
Action Comics #116 (1948) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #116 (1948) averages around $236. A CGC 6.0 runs about $263, and a CGC 8.0 commands $796.
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 | $236 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $263 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $796 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $90 / $235 / $615.96 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 3, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $90.00–$615.96 (median $235.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded copy of Action Comics #116 is currently valued at $180.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #116 is listed with a resale value of $874.
- Is the Grade 6.0 a good investment point?
- Yes, the Grade 6.0 version is available for $263, offering a solid entry point into this series.