Superman #53 (1948) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #53 (1948) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #53 (1948) value — Ungraded 357,18 € · $412 · Grade 6.0 1900 € · $2,192 · Grade 8.0 2338 € · $2,697. Prices updated agosto de 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 6.5× raw.Chart values in USD
Valor CIB mensual, según ventas reales. Chart values in USD.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own Superman #53, grab the Newsstand version for $5. The Standard and 2nd Print versions command higher prices, reflecting better condition or print runs, while the $7 Standard might be a better value than the $509 Standard. If budget is tight, buy the Newsstand; if you want a more collectible piece, the Standard is the choice.
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- PriceCharting — Superman #53 (1948) (Superman)357,49 € · $412.36
Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #53
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1948
Superman #53 (1948) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #53 (1948) averages around $412. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2192, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2697.
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 | 357,18 € · $412 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | 1900 € · $2,192 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | 2338 € · $2,697 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | 2,08 € / 225,4 € / 1231 €$2.4 / $260 / $1,420 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.40–$1,420.00 (median $260.00).
Preguntas frecuentes
- What is the starting price for Superman #53 (1948)?
- The ungraded copy of Superman #53 (1948) is currently listed starting at $333.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this Superman issue worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Superman #53 sells for $2697, while a Grade 6.0 is valued at $2195.
- Is Superman #53 a good investment based on these prices?
- Yes, the significant price jump between ungraded ($333) and high-grade ($2697) indicates strong potential for value appreciation.