Superman #1 (1939) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #1 (1939) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #1 (1939) value — Ungraded 45.021 € · $51,175 · Grade 6.0 1.073.283 € · $1,220,000. Prices updated August 2026.
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 23.8× raw.Chart values in USD
Monatlicher CIB-Wert, basierend auf Verkäufen. Chart values in USD.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest entry, grab the Fan Expo Ngu for $23. Premium versions like the Pure Silver Foil ($199) or Kubert Sketch ($37) offer unique artistic touches or specialized packaging, making them collector showcases. If you prioritize owning the iconic comic cheaply, stick to the lowest priced variants. Those seeking high-end investment pieces should target the Standard version at $51175.
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- PriceCharting — Superman #1 (1939) (Superman)45.021 € · $51,175
Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #1
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1939
Superman #1 (1939) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #1 (1939) averages around $51175. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1220000, 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 | 45.021 € · $51,175 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | 1.073.283 € · $1,220,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | 6,11 € / 2.375 € / 43.987 €$6.95 / $2,700 / $50,000 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 16, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $6.95–$50,000.00 (median $2,700.00).
Häufige Fragen
- What is the price difference between the ungraded and graded copies?
- The ungraded copy is valued at $3033, whereas the Grade 6.0 version is listed at $1,220,000.
- Is this comic considered rare?
- As Superman #1 from 1939, it is a highly significant and rare piece in the Superman series.
- What is the starting value for this comic?
- The starting value for an ungraded copy of Superman #1 is $3033.