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 $308 · Grade 6.0 $384 · Grade 8.0 $799. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$308
Ungraded
+25%
$384
Grade 6.0
2.6×
$799
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.6× raw.
Complete-in-box price history
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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 $308. 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 | $308 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $384 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $799 | eBay sold comps |
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.