Action Comics #397 (1971) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #397 (1971) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #397 (1971) value — Ungraded $7 · Grade 6.0 $26 · Grade 8.0 $49. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$7
Ungraded
3.7×
$26
Grade 6.0
7.0×
$49
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.0× raw.
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Action Comics #397 (1971) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #397 (1971) averages around $7. A CGC 6.0 runs about $26, and a CGC 8.0 commands $49.
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 | $7 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $26 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $49 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Action Comics #397?
- The ungraded version is available, and a Grade 6.0 copy is priced at $25.
- How much more is a higher grade worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #397 sells for $47, compared to $25 for a Grade 6.0.
- Is this comic worth buying ungraded?
- Ungraded copies are available, but consider the specific pricing for Grade 6.0 ($25) and Grade 8.0 ($47) for condition certainty.