Superman #50 (1948) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #50 (1948) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #50 (1948) value — Ungraded $332 · Grade 6.0 $652 · Grade 8.0 $896. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Superman #50, grab the Newsstand or Sale version for around $12. Premium versions like the Standard at $333 or the Movie at $63 offer significant differences in condition, printing, or edition quality. Collectors prioritizing investment or high-grade copies should pay for the Standard. Casual buyers looking for a low-cost piece should stick to the cheaper variants like Dell'Otto or Johnson.
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Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #50
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1948
Superman #50 (1948) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #50 (1948) averages around $332. A CGC 6.0 runs about $652, and a CGC 8.0 commands $896.
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 | $332 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $652 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $896 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $5.19 / $299.99 / $525 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 3, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $5.19–$525.00 (median $299.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Superman #50?
- The ungraded version of Superman #50 is currently valued at $335.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy commands a price of $896, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- What is the price range for this Superman issue?
- Prices range from $335 for ungraded to $896 for a Grade 8.0 copy.