Sonic The Hedgehog [Newsstand] #48 (1997) — Comic Book Value
Sonic The HedgehogWhat Sonic The Hedgehog [Newsstand] #48 (1997) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Sonic The Hedgehog [Newsstand] #48 (1997) value — Ungraded $10 · Grade 6.0 $17 · Grade 8.0 $24. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.4× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the comic, buy the Newsstand version for $13. The Standard versions offer a slightly better condition or presentation than the Newsstand, while Cover B is the least desirable. Pay the extra for Standard if you want something beyond a quick read, but save your money unless you specifically want the slightly higher grade implied by the Standard listings over the cheapest option.
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Sonic The Hedgehog [Newsstand] #48 (1997) comic value
An ungraded copy of Sonic The Hedgehog [Newsstand] #48 (1997) averages around $10. A CGC 6.0 runs about $17, and a CGC 8.0 commands $24.
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 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $24 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this Sonic comic?
- The ungraded version of Sonic The Hedgehog #48 starts at $13.
- How much more is the higher-graded version?
- The Grade 8.0 copy is available for $28, which is $7 more than the Grade 6.0 version.
- Is this comic considered rare?
- While specific rarity data isn't provided, it is part of the Sonic The Hedgehog series with established pricing across conditions.