Superman #21 (1943) — Comic Book Value

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What Superman #21 (1943) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Superman #21 (1943) value — Ungraded $267 · Grade 6.0 $971 · Grade 8.0 $982. Prices updated September 2026.

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New
$425
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Used
$375
4 listings asking
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Value by grade
$267
Ungraded
3.6×
$971
Grade 6.0
3.7×
$982
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.7× raw.

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Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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Expired listings — price reference

1943 D.C. Comics Superman 20 CGC 1.8. WW2 Cover$899.99Like Newexpired · seen Aug 23Look up ↗
1942 D.C. Comics Superman 15 Low Grade Classic Cover!$699Acceptableexpired · seen Aug 16Look up ↗
Superman #24 PR 0.5 1943$1,100Unspecifiedexpired · seen Aug 10Look up ↗
Superman #22 PR 0.5 1943$230Unspecifiedexpired · seen Aug 10Look up ↗
Superman #21 GD 2.0 1943$580Unspecifiedexpired · seen Aug 10Look up ↗
SUPERMAN #21 REPRO COVER, OUTER WRAP AND CENTERFOLD 1943$100Acceptableexpired · seen Aug 10Look up ↗

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Which version do you have?

For the absolute cheapest ownership, grab the Johnson or Fong version around $6. The higher-priced Standard ($270) or Newsstand ($36) versions offer better condition or rarity, which is their value. Collectors prioritizing investment should pay for the Standard, while casual buyers can secure a lower-tier copy like the Canadian Price or Lapham for minimal cost.

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Item details

Series
Superman
Publisher
DC
Issue
#21
Key issue
No
Release date
March 1, 1943

Superman #21 (1943) comic value

An ungraded copy of Superman #21 (1943) averages around $267. A CGC 6.0 runs about $971, and a CGC 8.0 commands $982.

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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$267eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$971eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$982eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$4 / $560 / $2,99620 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of August 9, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $4.00–$2,995.95 (median $560.00).

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Superman #21?
The ungraded copy of Superman #21 (1943) is listed with a value of $268.
How much is a Grade 8.0 copy worth?
A copy of Superman #21 graded at 8.0 is valued at $982.
Is there a significant price difference between grades?
Yes, the price jumps substantially from the ungraded $268 to the graded 8.0 at $982.

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