Superman #22 (1943) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #22 (1943) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #22 (1943) value — Ungraded $338 · Grade 6.0 $1,050 · Grade 8.0 $2,500. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
SUPERMAN # 22 1943, complete GOLDEN Age new facsimile color cover, complete
Superman #22 (1943) CGC 5.0 -- O/w to white pages; Fred Ray cover; Jerry Siegel
1943 D.C. Comics Superman 23 Classic War FRONT COVER ONLY!! WWIIeBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
Which version do you have?
If you simply want to own Superman #22 (1943), the cheapest options are the Jimenez or Newsstand versions around $7. The premium versions like Leirix ($17) or Standard ($353) offer variations in print quality or rarity, though the difference is minimal for these specific listings. Buyers prioritizing the lowest cost should stick to the $5-$7 options, while those seeking the highest perceived value should consider the Standard $353 copy.
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Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #22
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1943
Superman #22 (1943) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #22 (1943) averages around $338. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1050, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2500.
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 | $338 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,050 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,500 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $100 / $380 / $8,100 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 2, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $100.00–$8,100.00 (median $380.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Superman #22?
- The ungraded version of Superman #22 is currently valued at $366.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this issue worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Superman #22 is listed with a value of $2500.
- Is there a mid-range price point for this comic?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Superman #22 can be found for $1000.