Action Comics #54 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #54 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #54 (1942) value — Ungraded $338 · Grade 6.0 $1,046 · Grade 8.0 $4,236. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 12.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1942 D.C. Action Comics 54 CGC 5.0. Superman WW2 Submarine Cover
Action Comics #60 Superman Golden Age DC Vintage Comic Book 1943eBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #54
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- November 1, 1942
Action Comics #54 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #54 (1942) averages around $338. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1046, and a CGC 8.0 commands $4236.
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 | $338 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,046 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $4,236 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $90 / $835 / $4,800 | 15 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 3, 2026, 15 live eBay listings ask $90.00–$4,800.00 (median $835.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Action Comics #54?
- The ungraded copy of Action Comics #54 is currently listed at $569.
- How much does a Grade 8.0 copy sell for?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #54 is valued at $4239.
- Is there a mid-range price point for this comic?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Action Comics #54 is available for $1046.