Action Comics #88 (1945) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #88 (1945) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #88 (1945) value — Ungraded $202 · Grade 6.0 $440 · Grade 8.0 $990. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.9× 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
- #88
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- September 1, 1945
Action Comics #88 (1945) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #88 (1945) averages around $202. A CGC 6.0 runs about $440, and a CGC 8.0 commands $990.
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 | $202 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $440 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $990 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $6 / $53.99 / $155 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $6.00–$155.00 (median $53.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Action Comics #88?
- An ungraded copy of Action Comics #88 is currently valued at $205.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $990, which is significantly higher than the $205 starting price for ungraded.
- Is there a price point for a Grade 6.0 copy of this comic?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Action Comics #88 is listed with a value of $440.