Action Comics #20 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #20 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #20 (1940) value — Ungraded $987. 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 $4. The Daniel Sketch and Combo-Pack versions offer unique artistic or packaging appeal, commanding higher prices like $20 and $4 respectively. If you seek investment potential or a specific aesthetic, pay up for those premium versions. Otherwise, the Standard $5 or $987 options are for those prioritizing accessibility or top-tier condition.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #20
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1940
Action Comics #20 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #20 (1940) averages around $987. 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 | $987 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $4 / $85.49 / $2,912 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $4.00–$2,912.00 (median $85.49).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current asking price for Action Comics #20?
- The ungraded copy of Action Comics #20 is currently listed for $987.
- Is this comic graded?
- No, this specific listing is for the ungraded version of Action Comics #20.
- What series does Action Comics #20 belong to?
- Action Comics #20 is part of the Action Comics series.