Four Color #1 (1939) — Comic Book Value
Four ColorWhat Four Color #1 (1939) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Four Color #1 (1939) value — Ungraded $996 · Grade 6.0 $2,070 · Grade 8.0 $18,400. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 18.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own the Four Color #1 (1939), purchase the Standard version for $195. The $997 Standard version offers a significant premium, likely reflecting superior condition or a specific, more desirable edition or packaging not detailed here. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should choose the $195 option, while those seeking the highest collectible value should invest in the $997 version.
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Item details
- Series
- Four Color
- Publisher
- Dell
- Issue
- #1
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- September 1, 1939
Four Color #1 (1939) comic value
An ungraded copy of Four Color #1 (1939) averages around $996. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2070, and a CGC 8.0 commands $18400.
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 | $996 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $2,070 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $18,400 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $19.5 / $96 / $6,999 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $19.50–$6,999.00 (median $96.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded Four Color #1 (1939)?
- An ungraded copy of the Four Color #1 (1939) is valued around $1000.
- How much is a high-grade version of this card worth?
- A Grade 8.0 version of the Four Color #1 (1939) is valued at $18400.
- Does the card's grade significantly impact its resale value?
- Yes, the grade has a major impact; a Grade 6.0 sells for $2070 compared to the ungraded starting price.