Action Comics #55 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #55 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #55 (1942) value — Ungraded $413 · Grade 6.0 $986 · Grade 8.0 $2,880. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #55
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- December 1, 1942
Action Comics #55 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #55 (1942) averages around $413. A CGC 6.0 runs about $986, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2880.
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 | $413 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $986 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,880 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $9.99 / $255 / $5,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 31, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $9.99–$4,999.99 (median $255.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Action Comics #55?
- An ungraded copy of Action Comics #55 is listed with a starting value of $413.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $2880, significantly higher than the ungraded price of $413.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Action Comics #55 is listed with a value of $986.