Action Comics #31 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #31 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #31 (1940) value — Ungraded $600 · Grade 8.0 $2,880. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.8× 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 Newsstand version for $11. The Standard ($602) and Batman '66 ($23) versions offer significant value through higher edition quality and desirability. The 2nd Print ($4) and the second Standard ($3) are budget options. Save your money unless you specifically want the high-grade collectible status of the Standard or Batman '66.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #31
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- December 1, 1940
Action Comics #31 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #31 (1940) averages around $600. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2880.
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 | $600 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,880 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $4 / $810 / $2,340 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $4.00–$2,340.00 (median $810.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the price difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
- The ungraded version is listed at $597, compared to $2880 for the Grade 8.0 copy.
- Is Action Comics #31 considered a rare item?
- As a classic from the Action Comics series, it holds significant collectible value in the market.
- What is the listed price for a Grade 8.0 copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #31 is currently valued at $2880.