Superman #73 (1951) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #73 (1951) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #73 (1951) value — Ungraded $228 · Grade 6.0 $430 · Grade 8.0 $1,059. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
SUPERMAN #73 Comic Book GOLDEN AGE 1951 DC 10 Cent MIGHTY MITE VG
SUPERMAN #73 (DC:1951) Hank Garvin Man of Steel GD/VG (3.0)
SUPERMAN #73 1951 coverless, complete Golden Age new facsimile color cover Nice
SUPERMAN #73 CGC 8.5 OFF-WHITE TO WHITE PAGES DC COMICS 1951
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SUPERMAN #73 1951 coverless, complete Golden Age new facsimile cover low gradeeBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
Which version do you have?
If you just want Superman #73, the Standard: $8 version is the cheapest way to own it. The higher-priced versions, like the Standard: $130, offer better condition or rarity, which is the main premium here. Collectors prioritizing the lowest cost should grab the Standard: $8, while those seeking a more valuable piece should invest in the Standard: $130.
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Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #73
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- November 1, 1951
Superman #73 (1951) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #73 (1951) averages around $228. A CGC 6.0 runs about $430, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1059.
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 | $228 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $430 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,059 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $45 / $175 / $1,100 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 25, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $45.00–$1,100.00 (median $175.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Superman #73?
- An ungraded copy of Superman #73 (1951) is currently valued starting at $130.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this Superman issue worth?
- A copy of Superman #73 graded at 8.0 is valued at $1055.
- Is the value difference between the ungraded and graded copies significant?
- Yes, the value increases substantially, with a Grade 8.0 copy selling for $1055 compared to an ungraded price of $130.