Action Comics #36 (1941) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #36 (1941) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #36 (1941) value — Ungraded $430 · Grade 6.0 $1,980 · Grade 8.0 $3,598. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost, grab the Lego version at only $5. The Standard versions offer the genuine comic experience, with the higher $433 price reflecting its historical significance and condition, while the $3 Standard variant is likely a less desirable copy. If you want the actual, historically important piece, pay the premium for the Standard. If budget is the main concern, the Lego or $3 Standard are sufficient.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #36
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1941
Action Comics #36 (1941) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #36 (1941) averages around $430. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1980, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3598.
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 | $430 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,980 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $3,598 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $6 / $49 / $299.95 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 30, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $6.00–$299.95 (median $49.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Action Comics #36 starts at $386.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #36 is valued at $3597.
- Is the ungraded version a good entry point?
- Yes, the ungraded version offers an entry point at $386, compared to the $1990 price for a Grade 6.0.