Action Comics #221 (1956) — Comic Book Value

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What Action Comics #221 (1956) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Action Comics #221 (1956) value — Ungraded $45 · Grade 6.0 $192 · Grade 8.0 $444. Prices updated July 2026.

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$45
Ungraded
4.3×
$192
Grade 6.0
9.9×
$444
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.9× raw.

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Action Comics #221 (1956) comic value

An ungraded copy of Action Comics #221 (1956) averages around $45. A CGC 6.0 runs about $192, and a CGC 8.0 commands $444.

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.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$45eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$192eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$444eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Action Comics #221?
The ungraded version of Action Comics #221 is currently listed starting at $49.
How much does a high-grade copy sell for?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #221 is valued at $444.
Is there a difference between the ungraded and graded prices?
Yes, the price increases significantly with grading; a Grade 6.0 copy is listed at $192.

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