Action Comics #156 (1951) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #156 (1951) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #156 (1951) value — Ungraded $180 · Grade 6.0 $765 · Grade 8.0 $1,425. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
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Action Comics #673 Vol. 1 1992 DC Comics High Grade Comic Book Q47-156
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Action Comics #384 Vol. 1 1970 DC Comics Mid Grade Comic Book V75-156
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #156
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1951
Action Comics #156 (1951) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #156 (1951) averages around $180. A CGC 6.0 runs about $765, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1425.
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 | $180 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $765 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,425 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $8.99 / $10.2 / $149.98 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 24, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $8.99–$149.98 (median $10.20).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Action Comics #156?
- An ungraded copy of Action Comics #156 is listed with a resale value of $177.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this comic worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #156 is valued at $1425.
- What is the price difference between ungraded and graded versions?
- The difference is substantial, with an ungraded copy at $177 compared to a Grade 6.0 copy at $765.