Sub-Mariner #40 (1955) — Comic Book Value

Sub Mariner

What Sub-Mariner #40 (1955) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Sub-Mariner #40 (1955) value — Ungraded $339. Prices updated September 2026.

Series · Sub Mariner
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SUB-MARINER #40 COMIC BOOK (MARVEL, 1971) BRONZE AGE 7.0 FN/VF$25Very Goodexpired · seen Aug 4Look up ↗
Sub-Mariner (1968-1973) Various Issues 6 to 66$11.95Very Goodexpired · seen Aug 4Look up ↗
Sub-Mariner #40 August 1971 Marvel Comics Excellent Condition$34.95Like Newexpired · seen Aug 4Look up ↗
Lot of (9) - Sub-Mariner - 1970s - Issues 40-42,44-49 (near run/seq.)$207.3Goodexpired · seen Aug 4Look up ↗
Sub-Mariner #40 1971, Spider-Man! 1st Turalla! George Tuska, Gene Colan VF- 7.5$19.99Like Newexpired · seen Aug 4Look up ↗
SUB-MARINER Comic Marvel No. 40 May 1971 In the Name of Turalla Spiderman FN/FN+$28.95Very Goodexpired · seen Aug 4Look up ↗

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Which version do you have?

To simply own a Sub-Mariner #40 (1955), buy the Standard version for $10. The higher priced Standard version at $340 buys you a significantly more desirable piece, likely due to superior condition or provenance, representing a true collector's investment. Budget-conscious buyers should stick to the $10 option, while serious collectors should pay the premium for the $340 Standard.

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Item details

Series
Sub Mariner
Publisher
Marvel
Issue
#40
Key issue
No
Release date
June 1, 1955

Sub-Mariner #40 (1955) comic value

An ungraded copy of Sub-Mariner #40 (1955) averages around $339. 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.

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What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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Ungraded$339eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$4 / $18 / $1,09920 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of August 3, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $4.00–$1,099.00 (median $18.00).

Frequently asked questions

What is the current value of this Sub-Mariner #40?
The ungraded price listed for this 1955 Sub-Mariner #40 is $340.
Is the Sub-Mariner series popular for resale?
Yes, the Sub Mariner series is a sought-after vintage line, offering good potential for collectors.
What condition is this watch in?
The watch is listed as ungraded, meaning its condition has not yet been formally assessed.

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