# Action Comics #252 (1959) — resale value

**Action Comics #252 (1959)** is worth about **$1,154** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$18,910**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $1154 |
| Grade 6.0 | $4079 |
| Grade 8.0 | $18910 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-01. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

Recent movement: Rising · +16%.

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Action Comics |
| Publisher | DC |
| Issue | #252 |
| Key issue | Yes |
| Release date | May 1, 1959 |

## Action Comics #252 (1959) comic value

An ungraded copy of **Action Comics #252 (1959)** averages around $1154. A CGC 6.0 runs about $4079, and a CGC 8.0 commands $18910.

### 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.

## FAQ

**What is the starting price for this comic?**

The ungraded version of Action Comics #252 starts at $1500.

**How much is a high-grade copy worth?**

A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #252 is valued at $18,910.

**Is there a mid-range price point available?**

A Grade 6.0 copy of this series is currently priced at $4084.

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