Blue Beetle #2 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Blue BeetleWhat Blue Beetle #2 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Blue Beetle #2 (1940) value — Ungraded $465 · Grade 6.0 $1,020. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 2.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Blue Beetle #2, the cheapest option is a Standard copy for $3. Premium versions like the Olortegui at $12 or the Gutierrez at $4 offer specific variations, though scarcity isn't clearly defined here. Collectors seeking the highest value should aim for the Standard at $465, while budget-conscious buyers should stick to the lowest priced Standard or Newsstand copies.
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Item details
- Series
- Blue Beetle
- Publisher
- Fox
- Issue
- #2
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1940
Blue Beetle #2 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Blue Beetle #2 (1940) averages around $465. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1020, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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 | $465 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,020 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $10.79 / $75 / $1,400 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $10.79–$1,399.99 (median $75.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between the ungraded and graded copies?
- The ungraded copy is listed at $464, whereas the Grade 6.0 version is valued at $1020.
- Is this a rare comic to collect?
- As a 1940 issue in the Blue Beetle series, it holds significant collectible value.
- What condition is the Grade 6.0 copy in?
- The Grade 6.0 copy reflects a specific, measurable condition for collectors.