Action Comics #26 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #26 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #26 (1940) value — Ungraded $537 · Grade 6.0 $1,315 · Grade 8.0 $3,840. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.2× 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 $12. The Standard versions, priced at $537 and $3, represent different rarities; the $537 is a high-grade collectible, while the $3 Standard is likely a lower-grade copy. Save your money with the Newsstand unless you specifically seek the investment potential of the high-value Standard.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #26
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1940
Action Comics #26 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #26 (1940) averages around $537. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1315, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3840.
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 | $537 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,315 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $3,840 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.82 / $9.99 / $1,183 | 15 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 15 live eBay listings ask $2.82–$1,182.99 (median $9.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value range for Action Comics #26?
- The value ranges from $537 for ungraded copies up to $3840 for a Grade 8.0.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is significantly more valuable, priced at $3840 compared to the ungraded starting price of $537.
- Is Action Comics #26 considered a valuable collectible?
- Yes, the pricing demonstrates strong collectible value, with grades ranging from $537 to $3840.