Blue Beetle #21 (1943) — Comic Book Value

Blue Beetle

What Blue Beetle #21 (1943) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Blue Beetle #21 (1943) value — Ungraded $256 · Grade 6.0 $600 · Grade 8.0 $638. Prices updated August 2026.

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$256
Ungraded
2.3×
$600
Grade 6.0
2.5×
$638
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.5× raw.

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Which version do you have?

If your goal is simply to own Blue Beetle #21, the $2 version is the cheapest entry point. The higher-priced Standard versions, such as the $249 one, typically reflect better condition or potentially different printings, offering a more desirable piece for serious collectors. Casual buyers should stick to the lower-end options, while dedicated collectors looking for the best representation should invest in the premium Standard versions.

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Item details

Series
Blue Beetle
Publisher
Holyoke
Issue
#21
Key issue
No
Release date
May 1, 1943

Blue Beetle #21 (1943) comic value

An ungraded copy of Blue Beetle #21 (1943) averages around $256. A CGC 6.0 runs about $600, and a CGC 8.0 commands $638.

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$256eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$600eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$638eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the approximate value of an ungraded copy of Blue Beetle #21?
An ungraded copy of Blue Beetle #21 (1943) is currently valued around $235.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy compared to an ungraded one?
A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $638, significantly higher than the ungraded price of $235.
Is there a specific price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
A Grade 6.0 copy of Blue Beetle #21 is listed with a value of $600.

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