Action Comics [Ashcan] #1 (1938) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics [Ashcan] #1 (1938) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics [Ashcan] #1 (1938) value — Ungraded $17,825. Prices updated August 2026.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want to own it, the Loot Crate Edition at $79 is the cheapest entry point. Premium versions like Ashcan ($17825) or Pure Silver Foil ($408) offer significant scarcity and unique presentation. Casual collectors should stick to the Standard ($350) or Safeguard Promotional ($195). Serious investors aiming for maximum value should target the Ashcan version, while budget-conscious buyers can find value in the lower-priced prints.
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Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- D.C. Comics
- Issue
- #1
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 2, 1938
Action Comics [Ashcan] #1 (1938) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics [Ashcan] #1 (1938) averages around $17825. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $17,825 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $50,000 / $50,000 / $50,000 | 1 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 16, 2026, 1 live eBay listing ask $50,000.00–$50,000.00 (median $50,000.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current estimated value of this ungraded Action Comics #1?
- The ungraded copy of Action Comics #1 is currently valued at $17,825.
- Is this comic part of a specific series?
- Yes, this item belongs to the Action Comics series.
- What condition is the comic in?
- The comic is listed as ungraded.