Action Comics #38 (1941) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #38 (1941) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #38 (1941) value — Ungraded $464 · Grade 6.0 $1,500 · Grade 8.0 $2,629. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, grab the Newsstand version for $13. The Standard versions offer a more desirable comic, while the 75th Anniversary version commands a premium for its special edition status at $7. However, the Standard version at $475 represents the true collector's piece. Save your money unless you specifically want the historical or premium packaging.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #38
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1941
Action Comics #38 (1941) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #38 (1941) averages around $464. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1500, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2629.
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 | $464 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,500 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,629 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $4 / $192 / $1,402 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $4.00–$1,402.46 (median $192.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- Ungraded copies of Action Comics #38 are currently listed starting at $308.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $2629, significantly higher than the ungraded starting price.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Action Comics #38 is listed for $1500.