Action Comics #17 (1939) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #17 (1939) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #17 (1939) value — Ungraded $493 · Grade 6.0 $5,826. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 11.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, grab the Standard version listed at $3. The higher-priced versions, like the $493 Standard or the Combo-Pack at $8, offer significant differences in condition, packaging, or rarity that justify the cost. If you only want the card, the $3 option suffices; if you seek investment potential or superior presentation, pay for the premium listings.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #17
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1939
Action Comics #17 (1939) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #17 (1939) averages around $493. A CGC 6.0 runs about $5826, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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 | $493 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $5,826 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $4 / $500 / $7,299 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $4.00–$7,299.00 (median $500.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Action Comics #17?
- An ungraded copy of Action Comics #17 is currently listed with a starting value of $493.
- How much is a Grade 6.0 copy of this comic valued at?
- A copy of Action Comics #17 graded at 6.0 is valued at $5826.
- Is this comic considered a valuable investment?
- Yes, the significant price difference between ungraded ($493) and graded ($5826) indicates high resale value potential.