Superman #45 (1947) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #45 (1947) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #45 (1947) value — Ungraded $288 · Grade 6.0 $708 · Grade 8.0 $807. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest entry, grab the $14 Newsstand version. The higher-priced Standard ($170) and Monsters ($4) versions offer better condition or specific print runs, while Meyers ($3) is the lowest premium option. Buyers seeking investment value should aim for the Standard $170. Casual collectors wanting a cheap piece should stick to the $5 or $7 Standard options.
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Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #45
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- March 1, 1947
Superman #45 (1947) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #45 (1947) averages around $288. A CGC 6.0 runs about $708, and a CGC 8.0 commands $807.
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 | $288 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $708 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $807 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $84.99 / $317.77 / $575 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 28, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $84.99–$575.00 (median $317.77).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Superman #45 (1947) is currently valued around $235.
- How much more valuable is a higher grade?
- The price increases substantially; a Grade 8.0 copy sells for $807, compared to $544 for a Grade 6.0.
- Is this comic considered rare?
- As a classic Superman issue from 1947, it holds established collector value across various conditions.