Action Comics #138 (1949) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #138 (1949) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #138 (1949) value — Ungraded $500 · Grade 6.0 $361 · Grade 8.0 $2,390. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #138
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- November 1, 1949
Action Comics #138 (1949) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #138 (1949) averages around $500. A CGC 6.0 runs about $361, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2390.
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 | $500 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $361 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,390 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $90 / $250 / $2,500 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $90.00–$2,499.95 (median $250.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Action Comics #138?
- The ungraded copy of Action Comics #138 is listed at $493.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $2390, significantly more than the ungraded price of $493.
- Can I find this comic in a lower condition?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Action Comics #138 is available for $361.