Adventure Comics #55 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Adventure ComicsWhat Adventure Comics #55 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Adventure Comics #55 (1940) value — Ungraded $542 · Grade 6.0 $1,140 · Grade 8.0 $1,953. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Adventure Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #55
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1940
Adventure Comics #55 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Adventure Comics #55 (1940) averages around $542. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1140, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1953.
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 | $542 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,140 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,953 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $68 / $525 / $3,900 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $68.00–$3,900.00 (median $525.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Adventure Comics #55?
- The ungraded copy of Adventure Comics #55 is currently listed at $542.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $1952, which is substantially higher than the ungraded price of $542.
- What is the price point for a mid-grade copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Adventure Comics #55 is valued at $1140.