Superman #17 (1988) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #17 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #17 (1988) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $13 · Grade 8.0 $20. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.0× raw.
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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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Superman #17 (1988) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #17 (1988) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $13, and a CGC 8.0 commands $20.
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 | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $13 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $20 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale price for Superman #17?
- The ungraded version of Superman #17 is listed at a starting value of $5.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy worth?
- A copy of Superman #17 in Grade 8.0 is valued at $20.
- Is there a significant price difference between the grades?
- Yes, the price increases notably from $12 for a Grade 6.0 to $20 for a Grade 8.0.