Action Comics #56 (1943) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #56 (1943) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #56 (1943) value — Ungraded $432 · Grade 6.0 $2,300 · Grade 8.0 $2,760. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #56
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1943
Action Comics #56 (1943) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #56 (1943) averages around $432. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2300, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2760.
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 | $432 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $2,300 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,760 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $20 / $60 / $3,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 30, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $20.00–$3,000.00 (median $60.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded copy of Action Comics #56 is currently valued at $432.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $2760, which is significantly higher than the $432 ungraded price.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Action Comics #56 is listed with a value of $2300.