Superboy #188 (1972) — Comic Book Value
SuperboyWhat Superboy #188 (1972) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superboy #188 (1972) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $18 · Grade 8.0 $34. Prices updated July 2026.
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Value by grade
$4
Ungraded
4.5×
$18
Grade 6.0
8.5×
$34
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.5× raw.
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Superboy #188 (1972) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superboy #188 (1972) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $18, and a CGC 8.0 commands $34.
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 | $18 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $34 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Superboy #188?
- The ungraded version of Superboy #188 starts at a resale value of $5.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this Superboy issue?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Superboy #188 is currently valued at $37.
- Is there a price difference between the grades?
- Yes, the price increases significantly from the ungraded $5 to the Grade 8.0 price of $37.