Superman #40 (1946) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #40 (1946) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #40 (1946) value — Ungraded $200 · Grade 6.0 $520 · Grade 8.0 $925. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
SUPERMAN #40 CGC 4.5 VG+ MAY JUN 1946 DC Comics OW/W Pgs MR. MXYZTPLK & SUSIE
SUPERMAN #40 CGC VF- 7.0; White pg!; Wayne Boring Mr. Mxyztplk cover!eBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest ownership, grab the Newsstand: $8. The premium versions like Standard: $140 or Frank: $4 offer different conditions or specific printings, which collectors value for completeness or investment. If you are a casual collector, the lower-priced Standard: $5 or Movie: $4 versions are sufficient. Serious investors should aim for the Standard: $140 to secure the top-tier piece.
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Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #40
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1946
Superman #40 (1946) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #40 (1946) averages around $200. A CGC 6.0 runs about $520, and a CGC 8.0 commands $925.
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 | $200 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $520 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $925 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.99 / $280 / $824.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 28, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.99–$824.99 (median $280.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Superman #40 is listed with a value of $116.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Superman #40 is valued at $925.
- Is there a difference between the grades listed?
- Yes, the Grade 6.0 copy is priced at $520 compared to the ungraded version.