Blue Beetle #53 (1948) — Comic Book Value
Blue BeetleWhat Blue Beetle #53 (1948) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Blue Beetle #53 (1948) value — Ungraded $561 · Grade 6.0 $846 · Grade 8.0 $1,560. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, grab the Standard version priced at $20. The higher-priced Standard version at $375 offers a significant premium, likely reflecting superior condition or perhaps a specific variant not detailed. Buyers prioritizing mere collection should opt for the $20 copy, while serious investors seeking top-tier examples should be prepared to pay the higher price for the $375 Standard.
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Item details
- Series
- Blue Beetle
- Publisher
- Fox
- Issue
- #53
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- February 1, 1948
Blue Beetle #53 (1948) comic value
An ungraded copy of Blue Beetle #53 (1948) averages around $561. A CGC 6.0 runs about $846, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1560.
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 | $561 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $846 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,560 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $4.29 / $23.99 / $1,670 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 1, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $4.29–$1,670.00 (median $23.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of Blue Beetle #53?
- An ungraded copy of Blue Beetle #53 (1948) is currently valued around $375.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $1560, which is significantly higher than the $375 for an ungraded copy.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 version of this comic?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Blue Beetle #53 is listed with a value of $848.