Action Comics #28 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #28 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #28 (1940) value — Ungraded $501 · Grade 6.0 $1,980 · Grade 8.0 $2,071. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.1× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
See the actual sold listings on eBay ↗Live on eBay right now
Which version do you have?
If you simply want the comic, buy the Standard version for $4. The Johnson Steampunk version at $32 offers a distinct, themed aesthetic beyond the standard comic. The $501 Standard version likely represents a high-grade or special edition copy, offering superior condition or rarity. Save your money for the $4 copy unless you specifically want the thematic appeal of the Johnson Steampunk or the premium quality of the highest-priced Standard.
▍
Price data verified against · 1
Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #28
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- September 1, 1940
Action Comics #28 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #28 (1940) averages around $501. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1980, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2071.
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 | $501 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,980 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,071 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.54 / $9.99 / $2,567 | 15 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 15 live eBay listings ask $2.54–$2,566.68 (median $9.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Action Comics #28?
- The ungraded version of Action Comics #28 is listed starting at $317.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this comic?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #28 is valued at $2071.
- Is there a price difference between the different grades?
- Yes, the price increases substantially with condition, ranging from $317 ungraded to $1980 for a Grade 6.0.