Four Color #12 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Four ColorWhat Four Color #12 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Four Color #12 (1940) value — Ungraded $173 · Grade 8.0 $1,680. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, purchase the Standard version for $21. The $173 Standard version represents a significant premium, likely due to superior condition or specific packaging, offering a collector a higher-grade piece. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should opt for the $21 Standard, while those seeking top-tier condition or investment potential should pay the premium for the $173 Standard.
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Item details
- Series
- Four Color
- Publisher
- Dell
- Issue
- #12
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1940
Four Color #12 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Four Color #12 (1940) averages around $173. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1680.
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 | $173 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,680 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded Four Color #12 (1940)?
- An ungraded copy of the Four Color #12 (1940) is valued around $208.
- How much more is a graded copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of this card is valued significantly higher at $1680.
- What series does this card belong to?
- This card belongs to the Four Color series.