Lone Ranger #1 (1948) — Comic Book Value
Lone RangerWhat Lone Ranger #1 (1948) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Lone Ranger #1 (1948) value — Ungraded $355 · Grade 6.0 $561 · Grade 8.0 $750. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.1× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own a Lone Ranger #1, grab the Standard: $6 version. The premium versions, like the Retailer Virgin ($31) or Cassaday Virgin ($20), offer specific packaging or print variations that appeal to dedicated collectors. If budget is the main concern, stick to the cheapest available. Those willing to pay more are investing in the specific print or packaging history of the comic.
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Item details
- Series
- Lone Ranger
- Publisher
- Dell
- Issue
- #1
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1948
Lone Ranger #1 (1948) comic value
An ungraded copy of Lone Ranger #1 (1948) averages around $355. A CGC 6.0 runs about $561, and a CGC 8.0 commands $750.
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 | $355 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $561 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $750 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $13 / $110 / $1,574 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 2, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $13.00–$1,574.00 (median $110.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Lone Ranger #1 (1948)?
- The starting price for this comic is $304 for a Grade 6.0 copy.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Lone Ranger #1 is valued at $750, compared to the Grade 6.0's $304.
- What is the ungraded value of this Lone Ranger issue?
- The ungraded version of Lone Ranger #1 (1948) is currently valued at $313.