Superman #57 (1949) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #57 (1949) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #57 (1949) value — Ungraded $441 · Grade 6.0 $1,500 · Grade 8.0 $1,679. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Superman #57, grab the Newsstand version at $4. The Standard versions, priced at $396 and $4, offer a significant upgrade in condition or presentation over the Newsstand copy. Collectors prioritizing ownership on a budget should select the Newsstand. Those seeking a high-grade copy or better presentation should invest in the Standard versions.
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Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #57
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- March 1, 1949
Superman #57 (1949) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #57 (1949) averages around $441. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1500, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1679.
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 | $441 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,500 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,679 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $24 / $290 / $2,700 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 1, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $24.00–$2,700.00 (median $290.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Superman #57?
- An ungraded copy of Superman #57 is currently valued at $331.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Superman #57 sells for $1688.
- What is the price difference between the ungraded and Grade 6.0 versions?
- The ungraded version is $331, while the Grade 6.0 version is valued at $983.