Action Comics #87 (1945) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #87 (1945) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #87 (1945) value — Ungraded $240 · Grade 6.0 $873 · Grade 8.0 $1,900. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #87
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- August 1, 1945
Action Comics #87 (1945) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #87 (1945) averages around $240. A CGC 6.0 runs about $873, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1900.
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 | $240 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $873 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,900 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.8 / $30 / $1,600 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 14, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.80–$1,599.99 (median $30.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Action Comics #87?
- The ungraded version of Action Comics #87 starts at $225.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Action Comics #87 commands a price of $1900.
- Is the value significantly different between ungraded and graded copies?
- Yes, the value increases substantially, with a Grade 6.0 copy listed at $873 compared to the ungraded price.