Blue Beetle #3 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Blue BeetleWhat Blue Beetle #3 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Blue Beetle #3 (1940) value — Ungraded $707 · Grade 6.0 $1,547. 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?
For the absolute cheapest way to own it, grab the Standard version listed at $2. The higher-priced versions, like the Standard at $707 or the Janin at $6, represent significant differences in condition or rarity, not just a minor print variation. Buyers prioritizing collecting the highest grade or rarest variant should pay the premium. Those looking for a quick, inexpensive piece of history should stick to the lowest priced Standard copies.
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Item details
- Series
- Blue Beetle
- Publisher
- Fox
- Issue
- #3
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1940
Blue Beetle #3 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Blue Beetle #3 (1940) averages around $707. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1547, 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 | $707 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,547 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $5 / $34.95 / $1,400 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $5.00–$1,399.99 (median $34.95).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of Blue Beetle #3?
- An ungraded copy of Blue Beetle #3 (1940) currently has an estimated value of $703.
- How much more does a graded copy sell for compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 6.0 copy sells for $1547, which is significantly more than the $703 price for an ungraded version.
- Which condition offers the best return on investment for this comic?
- While ungraded copies are more accessible at $703, the higher grade of 6.0 provides a higher selling price of $1547.