Action Comics #257 (1959) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #257 (1959) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #257 (1959) value — Ungraded $25 · Grade 6.0 $75 · Grade 8.0 $212. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$25
Ungraded
3.0×
$75
Grade 6.0
8.5×
$212
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.5× raw.
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Action Comics #257 (1959) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #257 (1959) averages around $25. A CGC 6.0 runs about $75, and a CGC 8.0 commands $212.
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 | $25 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $75 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $212 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Action Comics #257?
- An ungraded copy of Action Comics #257 can be found starting at $31.
- How much is a higher-graded copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #257 is listed for $341.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Action Comics #257 is currently valued at $75.