Action Comics #22 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #22 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #22 (1940) value — Ungraded $1,347 · Grade 6.0 $834 · Grade 8.0 $5,079. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.8× raw.
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 $10. The Standard $2159 and Combo-Pack $11 versions offer significant premium value through condition and packaging, while the Kirkham Sketch $3 is a niche collectible. Save your money unless you specifically seek the high-grade Standard or the unique Kirkham Sketch.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #22
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- March 1, 1940
Action Comics #22 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #22 (1940) averages around $1347. A CGC 6.0 runs about $834, and a CGC 8.0 commands $5079.
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 | $1,347 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $834 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $5,079 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $399.99 / $1,638 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$1,638.00 (median $399.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Action Comics #22?
- An ungraded copy of Action Comics #22 is currently valued around $2170.
- How much does a high-grade copy sell for?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #22 commands a high resale value of $5079.
- What is the price range based on condition?
- Prices vary significantly, with a Grade 6.0 copy listed at $834 compared to the ungraded $2170.