Archie #40 (1949) — Comic Book Value

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What Archie #40 (1949) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Archie #40 (1949) value — Ungraded $41 · Grade 6.0 $380 · Grade 8.0 $789. Prices updated August 2026.

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$41
Ungraded
9.3×
$380
Grade 6.0
19.2×
$789
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 19.2× raw.

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Archie #40 (1949) comic value

An ungraded copy of Archie #40 (1949) averages around $41. A CGC 6.0 runs about $380, and a CGC 8.0 commands $789.

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.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$41eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$380eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$789eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Archie #40?
The ungraded version of Archie #40 is currently valued at $44.
How much is a high-grade copy of this comic worth?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Archie #40 sells for $805.
Is there a mid-range option for Archie #40?
Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Archie #40 is available for $380.

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