Superman #61 (1949) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #61 (1949) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #61 (1949) value — Ungraded $270 · Grade 6.0 $1,269 · Grade 8.0 $2,400. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.9× 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?
If your goal is simply to own Superman #61, the Newsstand version at $5 is the cheapest option. The Standard versions, priced at $263 and $3, offer different levels of condition or packaging, but the $263 listing represents a significant premium for a higher quality or more desirable copy. Save your money on the Newsstand unless you specifically seek the higher value or condition found in the Standard issues.
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Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #61
- Key issue
- Yes
- Release date
- November 1, 1949
Superman #61 (1949) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #61 (1949) averages around $270. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1269, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2400.
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 | $270 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,269 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,400 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $105 / $350 / $985 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 9, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $105.00–$985.00 (median $350.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Superman #61?
- An ungraded copy of Superman #61 is currently valued at $282.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Superman #61 can be valued up to $2400.
- Is there a difference in value between the grades?
- Yes, the value increases substantially with condition; a Grade 6.0 is listed at $1271.