Action Comics #173 (1952) — Comic Book Value

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What Action Comics #173 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Action Comics #173 (1952) value — Ungraded $164 · Grade 6.0 $360 · Grade 8.0 $2,365. Prices updated August 2026.

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$164
Ungraded
2.2×
$360
Grade 6.0
14.4×
$2,365
Grade 8.0

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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 $164. A CGC 6.0 runs about $360, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2365.

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.

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Ungraded$164eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$360eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$2,365eBay sold comps

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.

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