Superman #3 (1940) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #3 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #3 (1940) value — Ungraded $4,254 · Grade 6.0 $10,000 · Grade 8.0 $31,200. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, grab the Newsstand $7 or $9 version. Premium versions like the Campbell Foil ($34) or Standard ($4260) offer significant differences in condition, print quality, or scarcity, making them collector-grade items. Casual buyers should stick to the lower-priced options, while serious investors should consider the higher-tier versions for investment potential.
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Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #3
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1940
Superman #3 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #3 (1940) averages around $4254. A CGC 6.0 runs about $10000, and a CGC 8.0 commands $31200.
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 | $4,254 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $10,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $31,200 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $150 / $2,700 / $8,100 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $150.00–$8,100.00 (median $2,700.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded copy of Superman #3?
- An ungraded copy of Superman #3 (1940) is currently valued at $4284.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this Superman issue worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Superman #3 is listed with a value of $31,200.
- Is there a noticeable price difference between the 6.0 and 8.0 grades?
- Yes, the Grade 6.0 is valued at $10,000, compared to $31,200 for the Grade 8.0.