Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: December 1937
Cover Price: $0.10
Writer: Jerome Siegel
Penciller: Joe Shuster
Cover Artist: Joe Shuster
Action Comics (1938) #1 (Ashcan Cover) Value FAQ
How much is Action Comics (1938) #1 (Ashcan Cover) worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $115,000.00; lower grades range from ~$11,500.00 (Good) to ~$80,500.00 (Very Fine).
Who created Action Comics (1938) #1 (Ashcan Cover)?
Action Comics (1938) #1 (Ashcan Cover) was written by Jerome Siegel, pencilled by Joe Shuster, with a cover by Joe Shuster.
When was Action Comics (1938) #1 (Ashcan Cover) published?
DC Comics published it with a December 1937 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.
What is a high-grade copy of Action Comics (1938) #1 (Ashcan Cover) worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $115,000.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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