Superman #72 (1951) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #72 (1951) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #72 (1951) value — Ungraded 175,07 € · $199 · Grade 6.0 468,9 € · $533 · Grade 8.0 932,52 € · $1,060. Prices updated août 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 5.3× raw.Chart values in USD
Valeur CIB mensuelle, selon les ventes réelles. Chart values in USD.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, grab the Newsstand version for $3. The Standard versions, priced at $199 and $3, offer better condition or perhaps slight variations, though scarcity isn't the main driver here. If you just want a copy, the Newsstand is fine. Pay up for the Standard versions if you prioritize a cleaner copy or a more desirable presentation over saving money.
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Données de prix vérifiées avec · 1
- PriceCharting — Superman #72 (1951) (Superman)175,13 € · $199.07
Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #72
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- September 1, 1951
Superman #72 (1951) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #72 (1951) averages around $199. A CGC 6.0 runs about $533, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1060.
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 | 175,07 € · $199 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | 468,9 € · $533 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | 932,52 € · $1,060 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | 75,66 € / 175,95 € / 439,83 €$86 / $200 / $499.95 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 15, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $86.00–$499.95 (median $200.00).
Questions fréquentes
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of Superman #72?
- An ungraded copy of Superman #72 (1951) is valued at approximately $213.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to a Grade 6.0?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $1060, significantly higher than the $533 price point for a Grade 6.0.
- Which condition offers the best return on investment for this issue?
- Based on the data, the Grade 8.0 condition offers the highest resale value at $1060.