Action Comics #524 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #524 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #524 (1981) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $12 · Grade 8.0 $21. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own Action Comics #524 (1981), buy the Newsstand version for $7. The Standard version at $3 is cheaper, but the Newsstand designation implies a specific distribution or condition that the Standard version lacks. Save your money with the Standard version unless you specifically seek the characteristics associated with the Newsstand printing.
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Action Comics #524 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #524 (1981) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $12, and a CGC 8.0 commands $21.
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 | $3 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $21 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Action Comics #524 is available for purchase.
- How much is a high-grade copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #524 is currently priced at $20.
- What is the price for a mid-grade copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of this Action Comics issue is listed for $11.