Action Comics #5 (1938) — Comic Book Value
Action ComicsWhat Action Comics #5 (1938) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Action Comics #5 (1938) value — Ungraded ¥29,171 · $4,320 · Grade 6.0 ¥132,952 · $19,689. Prices updated 2026年8月.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 4.6× raw.Chart values in USD
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own Action Comics #5, grab the Newsstand or Standard ($2) version. The higher-priced versions, like the Standard ($4320) or Morales ($2), offer significant differences in condition, packaging, or rarity. If you want the iconic, high-grade copy, pay for the Standard. Otherwise, save your money with the budget options.
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- PriceCharting — Action Comics #5 (1938) (Action Comics)¥29,171 · $4,320
Item details
- Series
- Action Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #5
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1938
Action Comics #5 (1938) comic value
An ungraded copy of Action Comics #5 (1938) averages around $4320. A CGC 6.0 runs about $19689, 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 | ¥29,171 · $4,320 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | ¥132,952 · $19,689 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | ¥256.46 / ¥3,714 / ¥5,470$37.98 / $550 / $810 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $37.98–$810.00 (median $550.00).
常见问题
- What is the value difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- An ungraded copy is valued at $4320, whereas a Grade 6.0 copy commands a significantly higher price of $19733.
- Is Action Comics #5 a good investment?
- Yes, the substantial price difference between ungraded and graded copies indicates strong resale value for this series.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This iconic comic belongs to the Action Comics series.