Action Comics #4 (1938) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #4 (1938) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #4 (1938) value — Ungraded $2,975 · Grade 6.0 $10,456 · Grade 8.0 $11,229. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.8× 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 Choi version at $1. The higher-priced Standard ($2975) and Morales Sketch ($25) versions offer significant differences in condition and collectible status, representing far greater scarcity than the Newsstand ($3) or low-end Standard ($4). Buyers prioritizing investment should pay for the top-tier Standard, while those seeking a cheap piece of history should opt for the Choi.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #4
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- September 1, 1938
Action Comics #4 (1938) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #4 (1938) averages around $2975. A CGC 6.0 runs about $10456, and a CGC 8.0 commands $11229.
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 | $2,975 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $10,456 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $11,229 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $810 / $1,402 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$1,402.46 (median $810.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Action Comics #4?
- An ungraded copy of Action Comics #4 is currently valued starting at $2,975.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this comic worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #4 is listed with a value of $11,229.
- Is there a price difference between the 6.0 and 8.0 grades?
- Yes, the Grade 6.0 is valued at $10,456, while the Grade 8.0 commands a higher price of $11,229.