Action Comics #166 (1952) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #166 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #166 (1952) value — Ungraded $129 · Grade 6.0 $298 · Grade 8.0 $598. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Action Comics #613 Vol. 1 1988 DC Comics High Grade Comic Book L5-166
Action Comics #991b Vol. 1 2018 DC Comics Variant High Grade Comic Book X93-166
ACTION COMICS #490WHITMAN VOL. 1 7.0 VARIANT DC COMIC BOOK TS64-166
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #166
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- March 1, 1952
Action Comics #166 (1952) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #166 (1952) averages around $129. A CGC 6.0 runs about $298, and a CGC 8.0 commands $598.
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 | $129 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $298 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $598 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $7.99 / $43.9 / $595 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $7.99–$595.00 (median $43.90).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale price for Action Comics #166?
- An ungraded copy of Action Comics #166 (1952) is listed with a starting resale value of $156.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy commands a significantly higher price at $598, compared to the ungraded starting price of $156.
- What is the price point for a mid-grade copy of this comic?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Action Comics #166 is valued at $316.