Action Comics #50 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #50 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #50 (1942) value — Ungraded $233 · Grade 6.0 $2,013 · Grade 8.0 $5,280. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 22.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1988 DC Comics Action Comics #1 50th Anniversary Issue, PSA Graded 9.0
Action Comics #1 1988 50th Anniversary Reprint Superman news stand edition VF/NM
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, grab the Newsstand version at $7. The Standard versions at $233 and $6, along with the Batman v Superman Fade at $2, offer different levels of collectibility. The higher-priced Standard versions likely represent better condition or more sought-after editions. If you just want a piece of history cheaply, buy the Newsstand. If you seek investment or top-tier condition, pay for the Standard versions.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #50
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1942
Action Comics #50 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #50 (1942) averages around $233. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2013, and a CGC 8.0 commands $5280.
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 | $233 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $2,013 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $5,280 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $7.49 / $44.99 / $175 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 14, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $7.49–$175.00 (median $44.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Action Comics #50?
- Ungraded copies of Action Comics #50 are currently valued at $233.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $5280, significantly higher than the ungraded price of $233.
- Is there a price difference between the 6.0 and 8.0 grades?
- Yes, the Grade 6.0 is priced at $2068, while the Grade 8.0 is valued at $5280.