Blue Beetle #21 (1943) — Comic Book Value
Blue BeetleWhat Blue Beetle #21 (1943) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Blue Beetle #21 (1943) value — Ungraded $261 · Grade 6.0 $600 · Grade 8.0 $638. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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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 $261. 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
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $261 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $600 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $638 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $14.54 / $109.65 / $550 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 10, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $14.54–$550.00 (median $109.65).
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.