Action Comics #197 (1954) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #197 (1954) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #197 (1954) value — Ungraded $61 · Grade 6.0 $173 · Grade 8.0 $1,315. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$61
Ungraded
2.8×
$173
Grade 6.0
21.6×
$1,315
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 21.6× raw.
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Action Comics #197 (1954) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #197 (1954) averages around $61. A CGC 6.0 runs about $173, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1315.
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 | $61 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $173 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,315 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Action Comics #197 can be found starting at $61.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued significantly higher at $1315 compared to the ungraded price.
- What is the price point for a mid-grade copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Action Comics #197 is currently listed with a resale value of $173.