Action Comics #117 (1948) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #117 (1948) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #117 (1948) value — Ungraded $365 · Grade 6.0 $800 · Grade 8.0 $960. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Action Comics #843 Vol. 1 2006 DC Comics High Grade Comic Book X49-117
Action Comics #698 Vol. 1 1994 DC Comics High Grade Comic Book X106-117
Action Comics #44 Vol. 2 2015 DC Comics High Grade Comic Book M77-117
Action Comics # 117 (1947) Superman • Justice League • Holiday Christmas Cover
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #117
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- February 1, 1948
Action Comics #117 (1948) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #117 (1948) averages around $365. A CGC 6.0 runs about $800, and a CGC 8.0 commands $960.
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 | $365 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $800 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $960 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $7.99 / $23.76 / $1,589 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 13, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $7.99–$1,588.88 (median $23.76).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Action Comics #117?
- The ungraded version of Action Comics #117 is currently listed for $238.
- How much does a Grade 8.0 copy cost?
- A copy of Action Comics #117 with a Grade 8.0 is available for $960.
- Is there a significant price difference between the grades?
- Yes, the price jumps from $238 ungraded to $800 for a Grade 6.0, and up to $960 for an 8.0.