Superman #59 (1949) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #59 (1949) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #59 (1949) value — Ungraded $159 · Grade 6.0 $483 · Grade 8.0 $780. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.9× 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 #59, the Newsstand version at $4 is the cheapest route. The Standard versions, priced at $140 and $2, offer different levels of condition or rarity. The $140 Standard commands a significant premium, likely for a higher grade or more desirable copy, while the $2 Standard is a budget option. Save your money for the Newsstand unless you specifically seek the higher quality or scarcity of the pricier Standard issues.
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Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #59
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1949
Superman #59 (1949) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #59 (1949) averages around $159. A CGC 6.0 runs about $483, and a CGC 8.0 commands $780.
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 | $159 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $483 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $780 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $99.95 / $350 / $2,321 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 29, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $99.95–$2,320.99 (median $350.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Superman #59 is listed at $145.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Superman #59 sells for $780.
- Is the value consistent across all grades?
- Yes, the value increases significantly with condition, ranging from $145 ungraded to $434 for a 6.0.