Batman #56 (1949) — Comic Book Value
BatmanWhat Batman #56 (1949) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Batman #56 (1949) value — Ungraded $223 · Grade 6.0 $772 · Grade 8.0 $935. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
BATMAN #56 COVERLESS COMPLETE GOLDEN AGE PENGUIN STORY PANELS GREAT 1949 COMIC!
BATMAN # 56 1949 coverless, complete, , new facsimile cover, 2 new staples added
BATMAN #56 DC 1949-50 PENGUIN APP + BAT-HOMBRE & EARLY VICKI VALE APPEAR CVRLESS
Batman #56 (1949) CGC 5.0; Penguin & Vicki Vale apps; Bill Finger & Dick Sprang
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own Batman #56, grab the Standard version for $4. The premium versions, like the NYCC Silver Foil at $39, offer collectible appeal through specialized finishes and higher scarcity. If you are a casual collector, stick to the $4 Standard. Serious investors or dedicated fans looking for display-worthy pieces should consider the higher-priced variants.
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Item details
- Series
- Batman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #56
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- December 1, 1949
Batman #56 (1949) comic value
An ungraded copy of Batman #56 (1949) averages around $223. A CGC 6.0 runs about $772, and a CGC 8.0 commands $935.
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 | $223 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $772 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $935 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $325 / $899.95 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 13, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$899.95 (median $325.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the price difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- An ungraded copy is valued at $214, while a Grade 8.0 copy sells for $777.
- How much is a Grade 6.0 copy of this issue worth?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Batman #56 is currently listed at $710.
- Is Batman #56 a good investment based on these prices?
- Yes, the established price points, ranging from $214 to $777, indicate consistent collector demand for this series.