Action Comics #44 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #44 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #44 (1942) value — Ungraded $610 · Grade 6.0 $3,145 · Grade 8.0 $5,690. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, purchase the Standard version for $3. The $610 Standard and $2 75th Anniversary versions offer different levels of collector appeal; the higher-priced Standard likely represents a more desirable copy, while the 75th Anniversary is a specific commemorative edition. Buyers prioritizing mere ownership should take the $3 Standard, whereas serious collectors should invest in the higher-tier options.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #44
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1942
Action Comics #44 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #44 (1942) averages around $610. A CGC 6.0 runs about $3145, and a CGC 8.0 commands $5690.
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 | $610 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $3,145 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $5,690 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $835 / $4,800 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$4,800.00 (median $835.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Action Comics #44?
- An ungraded copy of Action Comics #44 is currently listed starting at $595.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $5690, significantly higher than the $595 starting price for ungraded.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy of this comic?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Action Comics #44 is available for $3180.