Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: April 1940
Cover Price: $0.10
Writer: Jerome Siegel
Penciller: Joe Shuster
Cover Artist: Joe Shuster
First Appearance: Lex Luthor, Daily Planet, Black Pirate
Action Comics (1938) #23 Value FAQ
How much is Action Comics (1938) #23 worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $27,000.00; lower grades range from ~$2,700.00 (Good) to ~$18,900.00 (Very Fine).
Is Action Comics (1938) #23 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Lex Luthor, Daily Planet, Black Pirate.
Who created Action Comics (1938) #23?
Action Comics (1938) #23 was written by Jerome Siegel, pencilled by Joe Shuster, with a cover by Joe Shuster.
When was Action Comics (1938) #23 published?
DC Comics published it with a April 1940 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.
What is a high-grade copy of Action Comics (1938) #23 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $27,000.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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