Pep Comics #1 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Pep ComicsWhat Pep Comics #1 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Pep Comics #1 (1940) value — Ungraded $2,100 · Grade 6.0 $15,600. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 7.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Pep Comics
- Publisher
- Archie
- Issue
- #1
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1940
Pep Comics #1 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Pep Comics #1 (1940) averages around $2100. A CGC 6.0 runs about $15600, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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 | $2,100 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $15,600 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $14.99 / $399 / $8,800 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $14.99–$8,800.00 (median $399.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
- The ungraded copy is listed at $2100, whereas the Grade 6.0 copy is valued significantly higher at $15600.
- Is Pep Comics #1 a good investment piece?
- Yes, the significant price difference between conditions suggests strong resale potential for this series.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This comic belongs to the highly collectible Pep Comics series.