Adventure Comics #38 (1939) — Comic Book Value
Adventure ComicsWhat Adventure Comics #38 (1939) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Adventure Comics #38 (1939) value — Ungraded $813 · Grade 6.0 $10,200. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 12.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Adventure Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #38
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1939
Adventure Comics #38 (1939) comic value
An ungraded copy of Adventure Comics #38 (1939) averages around $813. A CGC 6.0 runs about $10200, 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
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $813 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $10,200 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $13.2 / $21.95 / $999.99 | 15 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 15 live eBay listings ask $13.20–$999.99 (median $21.95).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- The ungraded copy is valued at $810, whereas a Grade 6.0 copy of Adventure Comics #38 sells for $10,200.
- Is this a rare comic?
- Based on the significant price difference between conditions, this comic holds strong collector interest and value.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This comic is part of the Adventure Comics series.