Action Comics #2 (1938) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #2 (1938) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #2 (1938) value — Ungraded $12,000. Prices updated August 2026.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own it, grab the Newsstand version for $5. The premium versions, like the Standard ($12000) or Morales Sketch ($15), buy you significant scarcity and higher grade potential. If you want a display piece or investment, pay for the Standard. Otherwise, the Sciver ($4) or the $2 Standard offers a low-cost entry point.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #2
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1938
Action Comics #2 (1938) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #2 (1938) averages around $12000. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, 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
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $12,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $4 / $135 / $1,402 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 16, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $4.00–$1,402.46 (median $135.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current estimated value of Action Comics #2?
- The ungraded value for Action Comics #2 is currently estimated at $12000.
- Is Action Comics #2 a rare comic book?
- As a key issue from the Action Comics series, it holds significant collectible value.
- What series does Action Comics #2 belong to?
- Action Comics #2 is part of the Action Comics series.