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 $250 · Grade 6.0 $469. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Action Comics
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Value by grade
$250
Ungraded
+88%
$469
Grade 6.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 1.9× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #188
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1954
Action Comics #188 (1954) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #188 (1954) averages around $250. 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 | $250 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $469 | eBay sold comps |
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.