Superman #16 (1942) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #16 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #16 (1942) value — Ungraded $446 · Grade 6.0 $1,450 · Grade 8.0 $1,554. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Superman #16 (1942), the cheapest options are the Subic ($6) or Cho ($6) versions. The premium Villalobos Virgin Foil ($15) offers a significant collectible upgrade, likely due to superior printing or rarity compared to the standard $5 or $6 copies. Buyers prioritizing investment should pay for the foil, while budget-conscious collectors should stick to the lowest-priced Standard or Newsstand versions.
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Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #16
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1942
Superman #16 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #16 (1942) averages around $446. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1450, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1554.
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 | $446 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,450 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,554 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $165 / $940 / $4,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $165.00–$4,000.00 (median $940.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
- The ungraded copy is valued at $378, whereas a Grade 8.0 copy sells for $1554.
- Is a Grade 6.0 version worth buying?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Superman #16 is currently valued at $1450.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This specific issue belongs to the Superman series.