Superman #17 (1942) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #17 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #17 (1942) value — Ungraded $1,093 · Grade 6.0 $10,660 · Grade 8.0 $14,328. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 13.1× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Superman #17 (1942) for the least, grab the Newsstand version for $8. The premium versions like Szerdy Virgin Foil ($16) or Standard ($1093) offer superior condition, unique printing, or higher scarcity. Casual collectors should stick to the cheaper options like Hill ($7) or Geyer & Saviuk ($5), while serious investors should aim for the high-grade Standard or Szerdy variants.
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Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #17
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1942
Superman #17 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #17 (1942) averages around $1093. A CGC 6.0 runs about $10660, and a CGC 8.0 commands $14328.
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 | $1,093 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $10,660 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $14,328 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $300 / $1,914 / $4,350 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $300.00–$4,349.99 (median $1,913.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference in value between the ungraded and graded versions?
- The ungraded copy is valued at $1323, whereas a Grade 8.0 copy sells for $14,328, showing a large premium for condition.
- How much is a Grade 6.0 copy of this comic worth?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Superman #17 is currently valued at $7330.
- Is this comic considered a rare investment piece?
- With prices reaching $14,328 for a high grade, this comic represents a significant collectible investment.