Superman #46 (1947) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #46 (1947) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #46 (1947) value — Ungraded $228 · Grade 6.0 $421 · Grade 8.0 $1,163. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.1× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Superman #46, buy the Newsstand version for $4. The Standard $235 version represents the best condition or highest grade, while the Looney Tunes $4 and Standard $3 options offer minor variations. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should stick to the $4 Newsstand or $3 Standard. Those seeking investment value should pay the premium for the top-grade Standard copy.
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Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #46
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1947
Superman #46 (1947) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #46 (1947) averages around $228. A CGC 6.0 runs about $421, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1163.
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 | $228 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $421 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,163 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $94 / $320 / $595 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 13, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $94.00–$595.00 (median $320.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for this comic in ungraded condition?
- The ungraded version of Superman #46 (1947) is valued around $330.
- How much more valuable is the Grade 8.0 version compared to the ungraded?
- The Grade 8.0 copy sells for $1164, significantly higher than the ungraded $330.
- Is there a mid-range option available for this Superman issue?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Superman #46 is listed with a value of $345.