Action Comics #490 (1978) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #490 (1978) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #490 (1978) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $16 · Grade 8.0 $27. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.4× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost to own Action Comics #490 (1978), grab the Standard version for $4. The Whitman version at $5 offers a slight premium, typically indicating better condition or a specific, more desirable printing run, though scarcity isn't the primary driver here. If budget is the main concern, buy Standard; if you want the marginally superior version, pay the extra dollar for Whitman.
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Action Comics #490 (1978) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #490 (1978) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $16, and a CGC 8.0 commands $27.
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 | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $16 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $27 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for this comic?
- Ungraded copies of Action Comics #490 begin selling for approximately $4.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is listed at $30, significantly higher than the $4 starting price for ungraded versions.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This specific issue is part of the Action Comics series.