Superboy #172 (1971) — Comic Book Value
SuperboyWhat Superboy #172 (1971) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superboy #172 (1971) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $19 · Grade 8.0 $37. Prices updated July 2026.
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Value by grade
$4
Ungraded
4.8×
$19
Grade 6.0
9.3×
$37
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.3× raw.
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Superboy #172 (1971) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superboy #172 (1971) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $19, and a CGC 8.0 commands $37.
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 | $4 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $19 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $37 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Superboy #172 starts at $5.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy worth?
- A comic graded at 8.0 for this series sells for $37.
- Is the value significantly different between grades?
- Yes, the value increases notably; a Grade 6.0 is $20, compared to the ungraded $5.