Popular Comics #48 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Popular ComicsWhat Popular Comics #48 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Popular Comics #48 (1940) value — Ungraded $175. Prices updated September 2026.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Popular Comics
- Publisher
- Dell
- Issue
- #48
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- February 1, 1940
Popular Comics #48 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Popular Comics #48 (1940) averages around $175. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, 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
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $175 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $5.55 / $67.5 / $225 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 25, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $5.55–$225.00 (median $67.50).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current asking price for this ungraded comic?
- The ungraded Popular Comics #48 is currently listed for $175.
- Is the condition of this comic graded?
- No, this specific copy is listed as ungraded.
- What series does Popular Comics #48 belong to?
- This comic belongs to the Popular Comics series.