Action Comics #496 (1979) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #496 (1979) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #496 (1979) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $19 · Grade 8.0 $32. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$6
Ungraded
3.2×
$19
Grade 6.0
5.3×
$32
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.3× raw.
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Action Comics #496 (1979) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #496 (1979) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $19, and a CGC 8.0 commands $32.
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 | $6 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $19 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $32 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Action Comics #496?
- The ungraded version of Action Comics #496 is listed starting at $7.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this issue?
- A copy of Action Comics #496 graded at 8.0 is currently priced at $34.
- What are the available grades and their prices?
- Available prices include ungraded at $7, Grade 6.0 at $20, and Grade 8.0 at $34.