Action Comics #8 (1939) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #8 (1939) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #8 (1939) value — Ungraded $1,920 · Grade 6.0 $4,004 · Grade 8.0 $5,900. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.1× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
If budget is the main concern, the Standard: $2 version is the cheapest way to own Action Comics #8. The Morales Sketch ($60) and Standard: $1920 versions offer significant premium appeal through rarity and condition. The Newsstand ($23) and Frank ($4) versions offer minor variations. Buyers prioritizing investment should target the higher-priced Standard or Morales Sketch, while casual collectors should stick to the lowest-priced options.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #8
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1939
Action Comics #8 (1939) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #8 (1939) averages around $1920. A CGC 6.0 runs about $4004, and a CGC 8.0 commands $5900.
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 | $1,920 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $4,004 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $5,900 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $16.55 / $110 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$110.00 (median $16.55).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for ungraded Action Comics #8?
- The ungraded version of Action Comics #8 is currently valued at $1920.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $5900, significantly more than the $1920 ungraded price.
- What is the listed price for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Action Comics #8 is listed with a value of $4004.