Action Comics #78 (1944) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #78 (1944) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #78 (1944) value — Ungraded $264 · Grade 6.0 $427 · Grade 8.0 $1,020. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$264
Ungraded
+62%
$427
Grade 6.0
3.9×
$1,020
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.9× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #78
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- November 1, 1944
Action Comics #78 (1944) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #78 (1944) averages around $264. A CGC 6.0 runs about $427, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1020.
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 | $264 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $427 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,020 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for ungraded Action Comics #78?
- Ungraded copies of Action Comics #78 are currently valued around $278.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $1020, significantly higher than the ungraded starting price.
- Are there different pricing tiers for this comic?
- Yes, prices vary, with Grade 6.0 copies listed at $428.