Pep Comics #40 (1943) — Comic Book Value
Pep ComicsWhat Pep Comics #40 (1943) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Pep Comics #40 (1943) value — Ungraded $400 · Grade 8.0 $748. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 1.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Pep Comics
- Publisher
- Archie
- Issue
- #40
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1943
Pep Comics #40 (1943) comic value
An ungraded copy of Pep Comics #40 (1943) averages around $400. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $748.
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 | $400 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $748 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $39.95 / $205 / $2,150 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 31, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $39.95–$2,150.00 (median $205.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded Pep Comics #40?
- An ungraded copy of Pep Comics #40 is currently valued around $400.
- How much does a Grade 8.0 copy of this comic sell for?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Pep Comics #40 is listed for $748.
- Is Pep Comics #40 a good investment based on these prices?
- Yes, the price jump from ungraded to graded indicates solid collectible value for this 1943 issue.