Action Comics #29 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #29 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #29 (1940) value — Ungraded $582 · Grade 6.0 $2,657 · Grade 8.0 $6,300. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 10.8× 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 Robot Chicken version at $5. The Standard versions ($582 or $3) and Newsstand ($33) represent significant differences in condition, rarity, or specific printing, offering more collector value. Buyers prioritizing investment should pay for the Standard or Newsstand, while those seeking a fun piece without high cost should opt for the Robot Chicken.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #29
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1940
Action Comics #29 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #29 (1940) averages around $582. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2657, and a CGC 8.0 commands $6300.
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 | $582 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $2,657 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $6,300 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $1,092 / $3,495 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$3,495.00 (median $1,092.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Action Comics #29?
- An ungraded copy of Action Comics #29 is currently valued at $577.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $6300, significantly more than the ungraded price.
- Is the condition of this comic the biggest factor in its price?
- Yes, the condition is critical; a Grade 6.0 sells for $2663, compared to the ungraded price.