Superman #85 (1953) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #85 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #85 (1953) value — Ungraded $105 · Grade 6.0 $360 · Grade 8.0 $730. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Superman #85, grab the Newsstand version for only $5. The Standard versions, priced at $81 and $2, offer different levels of condition or print quality; the higher-priced Standard likely represents a better copy or specific edition. Save your money with the Newsstand unless you specifically need the presentation or quality of the Standard copies.
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Superman #85 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #85 (1953) averages around $105. A CGC 6.0 runs about $360, and a CGC 8.0 commands $730.
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 | $105 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $360 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $730 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of Superman #85?
- An ungraded copy of Superman #85 (1953) is currently valued at $105.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $714, which is significantly higher than the $105 value of an ungraded copy.
- What is the price point for a mid-grade copy of this comic?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Superman #85 is listed with a resale value of $360.