Superman #78 (1952) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #78 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #78 (1952) value — Ungraded $158 · Grade 6.0 $625 · Grade 8.0 $1,440. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.1× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Superman # 78......Fair..1.0 grade.....1952 comic book--BG
1952 Superman #78 by National Comics Publications "The Beast from Krypton!"
Superman #78 GD 2.0 1952 1st app. adult Lana Lang in Superman
Action Comics #78 Superman CGC 2.5 DC Comics 1944 Ed Smalle, Wayne Boring Art 
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Which version do you have?
If you just want to own Superman #78 (1952), buy the Newsstand version for only $1. The Standard and Doomsday versions command higher prices because they represent the primary, more sought-after printings. Collectors prioritizing investment or completeness should pay for the Standard versions, while budget-conscious buyers can secure the basic copy without significant outlay.
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Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #78
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- September 1, 1952
Superman #78 (1952) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #78 (1952) averages around $158. A CGC 6.0 runs about $625, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1440.
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 | $158 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $625 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,440 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $67.95 / $449 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 30, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$449.00 (median $67.95).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Superman #78 (1952)?
- The ungraded version of Superman #78 (1952) is listed at $164.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this Superman comic worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Superman #78 (1952) is valued at $1440.
- Is the Grade 6.0 version significantly more valuable than the ungraded copy?
- The Grade 6.0 copy is valued at $625, which is more than three times the ungraded price.