Newsstand CPV Price Guide
Canadian Price Variants · Type 1A · 1970s, 1980s, 1990s 1970s—1990s
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DC12/1982 • Type 1A Newsstand CPV

Action Comics #538 Newsstand 75¢ Canadian Price Variant

CGC Label Note

Aquaman backup story by Bob Rozakis & Alex Saviuk. 75 cent cover price.

V9 NM- Guide$16
Reg CGC Pop.19
CPV CGC Pop.2
CPV Census Rarity9.5%

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Guide Values

V9: 2026-2027
GradeConditionCPV Value
9.2 Near Mint- $16
9.0 Very Fine / Near Mint $14
8.0 Very Fine $11
6.0 Fine $8
4.0 Very Good $5
2.0 Good $3

Values are guide estimates and should be used alongside recent sales, condition, completeness, and market context.

Issue Notes

Key facts

Key note: Aquaman backup story by Bob Rozakis & Alex Saviuk. 75 cent cover price.

Creator note: Mike W. Barr story; Irv Novick & John Calnan art; Rich Buckler & Dick Giordano cover

House note: Versus Jackhammer; Jackhammer appearance; Aquaman back-up feature

Characters: Aquaman, Jackhammer, Superman

Value History

9.2 guide values
RegularCPV

CGC Census History

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