Action Comics #161 (1951) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #161 (1951) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #161 (1951) value — Ungraded $151 · Grade 6.0 $300 · Grade 8.0 $568. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #161
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1951
Action Comics #161 (1951) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #161 (1951) averages around $151. A CGC 6.0 runs about $300, and a CGC 8.0 commands $568.
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 | $151 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $300 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $568 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $4.49 / $9.99 / $140 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 2, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $4.49–$140.00 (median $9.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale price for this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Action Comics #161 is currently valued at $174.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy commands a significantly higher price at $568 compared to the ungraded price.
- What is the price difference between a 6.0 and 8.0 grade?
- The Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $300, while the Grade 8.0 copy sells for $568.