Action Comics #173 (1952) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #173 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #173 (1952) value — Ungraded $159 · Grade 6.0 $360 · Grade 8.0 $2,367. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 14.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Action Comics #725 Vol. 1 1996 DC Comics 1st App 8.0 Comic Book X142-173
Action Comics 173 DC Comics Golden Age Superman 1952 Rare Robot Cover 
Action Comics #418 Vol. 1 1972 DC Comics Low Grade Comic Book SD25-173
Action Comics 173 DC Comics Golden Age Superman 1952 Rare Robot Cover 
Action Comics 173 DC Comics Golden Age Superman 1952 Rare Robot Cover 
ACTION COMICS #1 VOL. 2 7.0 1ST APP DC COMIC BOOK H33-173eBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #173
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1952
Action Comics #173 (1952) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #173 (1952) averages around $159. A CGC 6.0 runs about $360, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2367.
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 | $159 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $360 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,367 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $6 / $17.99 / $525 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 28, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $6.00–$525.00 (median $17.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Action Comics #173?
- An ungraded copy of Action Comics #173 is currently valued around $138.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this comic worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #173 commands a high resale value of $2363.
- What is the price difference between a Grade 6.0 and an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy is listed at $360, compared to the $138 starting price for an ungraded version.