Batman #52 (1949) — Comic Book Value
BatmanWhat Batman #52 (1949) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Batman #52 (1949) value — Ungraded $355 · Grade 6.0 $2,040 · Grade 8.0 $10,833. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 30.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest entry, grab the Variant for $2. The Standard $355 or Andrews $3 versions offer significant premiums, usually related to condition or specific print runs, while The New 52 $5 is a modern reprint. If you just want the name, the Variant is sufficient. Serious collectors seeking investment value should pay for the higher-priced Standard copies, while casual buyers can stick to the low-cost options.
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Item details
- Series
- Batman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #52
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- April 1, 1949
Batman #52 (1949) comic value
An ungraded copy of Batman #52 (1949) averages around $355. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2040, and a CGC 8.0 commands $10833.
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 | $355 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $2,040 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $10,833 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.19 / $495 / $3,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 2, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.19–$3,000.00 (median $495.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this Batman comic?
- The ungraded copy of Batman #52 (1949) is listed at $304.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Batman #52 is valued at $10,833.
- Is there a mid-range pricing option available?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Batman #52 is available for $2,040.