Action Comics #170 (1952) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #170 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #170 (1952) value — Ungraded $124 · Grade 6.0 $326 · Grade 8.0 $1,440. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 11.6× raw.
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Action Comics #170 (1952) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #170 (1952) averages around $124. A CGC 6.0 runs about $326, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1440.
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 | $124 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $326 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,440 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1.49 / $9.99 / $129.54 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 17, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $1.49–$129.54 (median $9.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Action Comics #170 starts at a resale value of $124.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $1440, significantly higher than the $124 ungraded price.
- Is there a noticeable price jump between a 6.0 and 8.0 grade?
- Yes, the price jumps from $328 for a Grade 6.0 to $1440 for a Grade 8.0.