Adventure Comics #40 (1939) — Comic Book Value
Adventure ComicsWhat Adventure Comics #40 (1939) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Adventure Comics #40 (1939) value — Ungraded $225 · Grade 8.0 $53,812. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Adventure Comics
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$225
Ungraded
239.2×
$53,812
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 239.2× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Adventure Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #40
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1939
Adventure Comics #40 (1939) comic value
An ungraded copy of Adventure Comics #40 (1939) averages around $225. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $53812.
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 | $225 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $53,812 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- The difference is substantial; an ungraded copy is valued around $225, whereas a Grade 8.0 copy sells for $53,811.
- Is Adventure Comics #40 a good investment?
- Given the price disparity between ungraded and high-grade copies, it represents a high-value collectible.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This comic is part of the Adventure Comics series.