Action Comics #188 (1954) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #188 (1954) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #188 (1954) value — Ungraded $202 · Grade 6.0 $469. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 2.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Action Comics #1007b Vol. 1 2019 DC Comics Variant High Grade Comic Book X38-188
Action Comics #477 Vol. 1 1977 DC Comics Newsstand 8.0 Comic Book M83-188
Superman: Action Comics Volume 5: The House of Kent by Brian Michael Bendis
Action Comics #822 Vol. 1 2005 DC Comics High Grade Comic Book W210-188
Action Comics #1 Vol. 2 2011 DC Comics 1st App 8.0+ Comic Book SD42-188
Action Comics #31 Vol. 2 2014 DC Comics High Grade Comic Book X258-188eBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
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Action Comics #188 (1954) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #188 (1954) averages around $202. A CGC 6.0 runs about $469, 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 | $202 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $469 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $6.49 / $10.23 / $428.1 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 12, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $6.49–$428.10 (median $10.23).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated resale value for this comic?
- The ungraded version is valued at $191, and a Grade 6.0 copy sells for $469.
- Is the condition important for the price of this comic?
- Yes, the condition significantly impacts the price, with a Grade 6.0 fetching substantially more than ungraded.
- What series is Action Comics #188 from?
- Action Comics #188 belongs to the Action Comics series.