Action Comics #81 (1945) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #81 (1945) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #81 (1945) value — Ungraded $199 · Grade 6.0 $439 · Grade 8.0 $958. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #81
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- February 1, 1945
Action Comics #81 (1945) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #81 (1945) averages around $199. A CGC 6.0 runs about $439, and a CGC 8.0 commands $958.
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 | $199 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $439 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $958 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1.5 / $19 / $799.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 21, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $1.50–$799.99 (median $19.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Action Comics #81?
- The ungraded version of Action Comics #81 is currently valued at $244.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is priced at $958, significantly higher than the ungraded price of $244.
- Is there a mid-range option for buying this comic?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Action Comics #81 is available for $439.