Superman #5 (1940) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #5 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #5 (1940) value — Ungraded 1.266 € · $1,439 · Grade 6.0 3.303 € · $3,755 · Grade 8.0 3.325 € · $3,779. 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 8.0 premium on this card is 2.6× raw.Chart values in USD
Monatlicher CIB-Wert, basierend auf Verkäufen. Chart values in USD.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Superman #5, grab a Newsstand copy for $5. Premium versions like the Standard $1325 or Sherman $12 offer significant differences, likely in condition or provenance, not just edition. If budget is tight, the $5 options suffice. Collectors seeking investment potential or high-grade examples should pay for the Standard or Sherman, while casual owners can stick to the cheapest available copies.
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- PriceCharting — Superman #5 (1940) (Superman)1.266 € · $1,439
Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #5
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1940
Superman #5 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #5 (1940) averages around $1439. A CGC 6.0 runs about $3755, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3779.
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 | 1.266 € · $1,439 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | 3.303 € · $3,755 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | 3.325 € · $3,779 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | 7,91 € / 439,86 € / 3.519 €$8.99 / $499.99 / $4,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $8.99–$4,000.00 (median $499.99).
Häufige Fragen
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Superman #5 (1940) is listed at $1325.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $5150, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Superman #5 (1940) is currently valued at $4291.