Action Comics #53 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #53 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #53 (1942) value — Ungraded $323 · Grade 6.0 $1,287. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 4.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #53
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1942
Action Comics #53 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #53 (1942) averages around $323. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1287, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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 | $323 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,287 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $13 / $345 / $1,402 | 12 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 4, 2026, 12 live eBay listings ask $13.00–$1,402.46 (median $345.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the price difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
- The ungraded version is listed at $323, compared to $1287 for the Grade 6.0 copy.
- Is Action Comics #53 a good investment?
- With prices ranging from $323 to $1287, this classic issue shows significant market value.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This item belongs to the Action Comics series.