Action Comics [Safeguard Promotional] #1 (1976) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics [Safeguard Promotional] #1 (1976) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics [Safeguard Promotional] #1 (1976) value — Ungraded $20 · Grade 8.0 $5. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 1.0× raw.
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
- Yes
- Release date
- January 2, 1976
Action Comics [Safeguard Promotional] #1 (1976) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics [Safeguard Promotional] #1 (1976) averages around $20. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $5.
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 | $20 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $5 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the price difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
- The ungraded copy is priced at $195, whereas the Grade 8.0 version is available for $5.
- Is this a rare item for Action Comics fans?
- This specific issue is part of the Action Comics series and is available in both ungraded and graded conditions.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This comic is from the Action Comics series.