Batman #53 (1949) — Comic Book Value
BatmanWhat Batman #53 (1949) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Batman #53 (1949) value — Ungraded $289 · Grade 6.0 $802 · Grade 8.0 $1,077. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Batman 53 CGC NG OW/White Coverless (Iconic Golden Age Joker- 1949)
BATMAN # 53 1949 coverless, complete, , new facsimile cover, lower/mid grade
Batman #52 dc comics 1949 golden age early appearance the joker 1st print robineBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
Which version do you have?
For the cheapest entry, grab the Standard version for $4. The higher-priced versions offer distinct value; the $239 Standard and $3 Andrews versions represent more desirable copies or specific printings. If you are a casual collector, the $4 Standard is sufficient. However, serious investors or completists should pay the premium for the Standard ($239) or Andrews ($3) versions to secure better condition or rarity.
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Item details
- Series
- Batman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #53
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- June 1, 1949
Batman #53 (1949) comic value
An ungraded copy of Batman #53 (1949) averages around $289. A CGC 6.0 runs about $802, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1077.
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 | $289 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $802 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,077 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.19 / $445 / $9,050 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 13, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.19–$9,050.00 (median $445.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between the ungraded and graded copies?
- The ungraded copy is listed at $213, while the Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $1077, showing a substantial price jump with grading.
- Is a Grade 6.0 worth buying compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 6.0 copy is listed for $800, which is higher than the ungraded price of $213, indicating grading adds value.
- What is the highest listed price for this Batman issue?
- The highest listed price for Batman #53 (1949) is $1077 for the Grade 8.0 copy.