Superman #38 (1946) — Comic Book Value

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What Superman #38 (1946) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Superman #38 (1946) value — Ungraded ₩413,502 · $293 · Grade 6.0 ₩873,576 · $619 · Grade 8.0 ₩1,387,278 · $983. Prices updated 2026년 9월.

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Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.

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Value by grade
$293
Ungraded
2.1×
$619
Grade 6.0
3.4×
$983
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.4× raw.Chart values in USD

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월별 CIB 가치, 실제 판매가 기준. Chart values in USD.

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Expired listings — price reference

Superman #38 Coverless 0.3 1946$83Unspecifiedexpired · seen Aug 7Look up ↗
Superman #41 PR 0.5 1946$165Unspecifiedexpired · seen Aug 7Look up ↗
Superman 40gvg/3.0 1946$200Goodexpired · seen Aug 7Look up ↗
Superman #39 PR 0.5 1946$175Unspecifiedexpired · seen Aug 7Look up ↗
Superman #42 GD+ 2.5 1946$345Unspecifiedexpired · seen Aug 7Look up ↗
SUPERMAN #38 JANUARY - FEBRUARY 1946 SUPERMAN READING BATMAN #32 COMIC COVER$699.99Very Goodexpired · seen Aug 7Look up ↗

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Which version do you have?

To simply own Superman #38, grab the Newsstand version for $4. The premium versions like Romita/Janson ($108) or Standard ($275) offer significant artistic pedigree and rarity, making them investments. If budget is key, stick to the cheapest options like Flash or Forbes ($6). Collectors prioritizing art or investment should pay the premium, while casual owners should opt for the lowest priced versions.

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Superman #38 (1946) comic value

An ungraded copy of Superman #38 (1946) averages around $293. A CGC 6.0 runs about $619, and a CGC 8.0 commands $983.

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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded₩413,502 · $293eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0₩873,576 · $619eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0₩1,387,278 · $983eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high₩3,387 / ₩296,367 / ₩987,875$2.4 / $210 / $699.9920 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of August 6, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.40–$699.99 (median $210.00).

자주 묻는 질문

What is the starting price for Superman #38?
The ungraded copy of Superman #38 is currently valued at $275.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $983, significantly higher than the $275 ungraded price.
What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
A copy of Superman #38 graded 6.0 is listed for $607.

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