Action Comics #48 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #48 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #48 (1942) value — Ungraded $662 · Grade 6.0 $2,831 · Grade 8.0 $7,768. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 11.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
If you only want to own Action Comics #48, the Adult Coloring Book at $3 is the cheapest route. The Standard ($662) and Newsstand ($10) versions reflect genuine comic book value based on condition and scarcity. Pay for the Standard version if you seek a collectible piece; otherwise, the coloring book offers the lowest entry point for the item.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #48
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1942
Action Comics #48 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #48 (1942) averages around $662. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2831, and a CGC 8.0 commands $7768.
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 | $662 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $2,831 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $7,768 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.99 / $835 / $2,500 | 7 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 7 live eBay listings ask $2.99–$2,499.99 (median $835.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Action Comics #48?
- The ungraded version of Action Comics #48 is listed at $625.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #48 is valued at $7768.
- Is there a mid-range option for this comic?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy is available for $2928.