Action Comics #597 (1988) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #597 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #597 (1988) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $15 · Grade 8.0 $24. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Action Comics #597, grab the Newsstand version for $3. The Standard version at $6 offers slightly better condition or perhaps a minor difference in packaging, though scarcity is not a factor here. If you simply want the comic, buy the Newsstand. If you prefer the slightly better Standard version, the extra $3 buys you a marginally preferred copy.
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Action Comics #597 (1988) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #597 (1988) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $15, and a CGC 8.0 commands $24.
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 | $6 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $24 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Action Comics #597 is currently valued at $4.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy worth?
- A copy graded at 8.0 for Action Comics #597 sells for $22.
- Is there a significant difference in value between the grades?
- Yes, the value increases substantially from the ungraded price of $4 to the $22 price point for a Grade 8.0 copy.