Action Comics #79 (1944) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #79 (1944) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #79 (1944) value — Ungraded $305 · Grade 6.0 $384 · Grade 8.0 $799. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1944 D.C. Comics Action Comics 79 CGC 3.0. Superman Cover
DC Action Comics #496 Jun 1979 Superman "Death Out of a Bottle!"eBay 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
- #79
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- December 1, 1944
Action Comics #79 (1944) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #79 (1944) averages around $305. A CGC 6.0 runs about $384, and a CGC 8.0 commands $799.
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 | $305 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $384 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $799 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.59 / $14.99 / $1,299 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 6, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.59–$1,299.00 (median $14.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Action Comics #79 starts with a resale value of $250.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $799, significantly higher than the $250 starting price for ungraded copies.
- Is there a noticeable price jump between Grade 6.0 and Grade 8.0?
- Yes, the price increases from $384 for a Grade 6.0 to $799 for a Grade 8.0.