Action Comics #253 (1959) — Comic Book Value

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What Action Comics #253 (1959) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Action Comics #253 (1959) value — Ungraded $118 · Grade 6.0 $300 · Grade 8.0 $660. Prices updated August 2026.

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$118
Ungraded
2.5×
$300
Grade 6.0
5.6×
$660
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.6× raw.

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Action Comics #253 (1959) comic value

An ungraded copy of Action Comics #253 (1959) averages around $118. A CGC 6.0 runs about $300, and a CGC 8.0 commands $660.

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$118eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$300eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$660eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the price range for Action Comics #253?
The ungraded copy is priced at $54, while a Grade 6.0 sells for $300, and a Grade 8.0 is listed at $660.
Is the ungraded version still worth buying?
At $54, the ungraded version offers an entry point, but higher grades command significantly higher resale values.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $660, compared to the $54 price point for the ungraded version.

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