# Superboy #185 (1972) — resale value

**Superboy #185 (1972)** is worth about **$8** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$48.98**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $8 |
| Grade 6.0 | $27 |
| Grade 8.0 | $49 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-31. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

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- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DSuperboy%2520185%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Superboy |

## Superboy #185 (1972) comic value

An ungraded copy of **Superboy #185 (1972)** averages around $8. A CGC 6.0 runs about $27, and a CGC 8.0 commands $49.

### 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.

## FAQ

**What is the starting price for Superboy #185?**

An ungraded copy of Superboy #185 is available starting at $8.

**How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this comic?**

A comic graded at 8.0 for Superboy #185 is priced at $50.

**Is the Grade 6.0 version a good value?**

Yes, the Grade 6.0 version is listed for $27, offering a good entry point into the series.

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