Action Comics #51 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #51 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #51 (1942) value — Ungraded $399 · Grade 6.0 $794 · Grade 8.0 $4,309. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 10.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, grab the Newsstand or 2nd Print version for around $10. The Standard version at $299 represents the sought-after, higher-grade collectible. The Romita Jr. version at $4 offers a specific, niche print. If you just want a piece of history cheaply, buy the Newsstand; if you seek investment potential or condition, pay for the Standard.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #51
- Key issue
- Yes
- Release date
- August 1, 1942
Action Comics #51 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #51 (1942) averages around $399. A CGC 6.0 runs about $794, and a CGC 8.0 commands $4309.
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 | $399 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $794 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $4,309 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.49 / $500 / $4,800 | 12 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 1, 2026, 12 live eBay listings ask $2.49–$4,800.00 (median $500.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Action Comics #51?
- The ungraded version of Action Comics #51 is currently listed at $299.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #51 is valued at $4309.
- Is the Grade 6.0 a good value point?
- A Grade 6.0 copy can be acquired for $794, offering a strong entry point into this collectible.