Action Comics #3 (1938) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #3 (1938) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #3 (1938) value — Ungraded $4,652 · Grade 6.0 $7,560. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 1.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, grab the Standard version at $3. The premium versions offer distinct collecting value: the Newsstand at $70 suggests a different distribution or rarity, while the Morales Sketch ($55) and Gene Ha ($3) represent specific artistic variants. Casual collectors should stick to the $3 Standard, whereas serious investors seeking scarcity or specific artwork should consider the higher-priced options.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #3
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- August 1, 1938
Action Comics #3 (1938) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #3 (1938) averages around $4652. A CGC 6.0 runs about $7560, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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 | $4,652 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $7,560 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.45 / $4.5 / $8,000 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $2.45–$7,999.99 (median $4.50).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded Action Comics #3?
- An ungraded copy of Action Comics #3 is currently valued at $4652.
- How much more is a Grade 6.0 copy worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $7560, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- Is Action Comics #3 a good investment for comic collectors?
- Yes, the established prices of $4652 (ungraded) and $7560 (Grade 6.0) indicate strong market demand.