# Action Comics #156 (1951) — resale value

**Action Comics #156 (1951)** is worth about **$178** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$1,425**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $178 |
| Grade 6.0 | $765 |
| Grade 8.0 | $1425 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-01. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

Recent movement: Rising · +26%.

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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 $178. 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.

## FAQ

**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.

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