Superboy #5 (1949) — Comic Book Value
SuperboyWhat Superboy #5 (1949) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superboy #5 (1949) value — Ungraded $343 · Grade 6.0 $1,289. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 3.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute lowest cost, grab the Standard version listed at $2. The higher-priced versions, like the Standard at $342 or the DCU Logo at $8, signify different printings or potentially unique packaging/rarity. If you just want the card, buy the $2 Standard. If you seek a more desirable or complete set piece, paying for the higher-end Standard or Variant versions is warranted.
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Item details
- Series
- Superboy
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #5
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- November 1, 1949
Superboy #5 (1949) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superboy #5 (1949) averages around $343. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1289, 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.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $343 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,289 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $12 / $85 / $21,500 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 3, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $12.00–$21,500.00 (median $85.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of Superboy #5?
- An ungraded copy of Superboy #5 (1949) is currently valued starting at $341.
- How much more valuable is a graded copy compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $1283, which is substantially higher than the $341 starting price for ungraded copies.
- What series does Superboy #5 belong to?
- Superboy #5 is part of the Superboy series.