Superman #54 (1948) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #54 (1948) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #54 (1948) value — Ungraded $182 · Grade 6.0 $490 · Grade 8.0 $1,814. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 10.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Superman #53 No Cover O/w Complete (August 1948) 10th Anniversary Issue
SUPERMAN #54 CGC 6.5 (DC 1948) LIFEGUARD Cover! Wayne Boring Movie Serial Ad!
SUPERMAN #53 (DC, 1948) SUPERMAN ORIGIN GOLDEN AGE NO FRONT COVER
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Superman #54 (1948), grab the Newsstand version for $7. The Standard versions, priced at $182 and $8, offer different levels of condition and desirability. The higher-priced Standard version likely reflects superior condition or packaging, appealing to serious collectors. Buyers prioritizing affordability should stick to the Newsstand, while those seeking top-tier specimens should invest in the premium Standard copy.
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Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #54
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- September 1, 1948
Superman #54 (1948) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #54 (1948) averages around $182. A CGC 6.0 runs about $490, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1814.
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 | $182 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $490 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,814 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $105 / $299.99 / $795 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 23, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $105.00–$795.00 (median $299.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Superman #54 (1948)?
- The ungraded copy of Superman #54 (1948) is valued around $182.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this Superman comic worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Superman #54 (1948) commands a price of $1779.
- Is there a middle-tier option for this Superman comic?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Superman #54 (1948) is listed for $473.