The Lone Ranger #1 (1939) — Comic Book Value
Lone RangerWhat The Lone Ranger #1 (1939) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Lone Ranger #1 (1939) value — Ungraded $380 · Grade 6.0 $2,000. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 5.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
The Lone Ranger #98, 1939 Golden Age 4-Color Comic, 1.0 Good
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Item details
- Series
- Lone Ranger
- Issue
- #1
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- February 1, 1939
The Lone Ranger #1 (1939) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Lone Ranger #1 (1939) averages around $380. A CGC 6.0 runs about $2000, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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 | $380 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $2,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3 / $66 / $1,574 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 1, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.00–$1,574.00 (median $66.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference in value between the ungraded and graded versions?
- The ungraded copy is listed at $383, whereas the graded 6.0 version is valued at $2000.
- Is Lone Ranger #1 a good investment?
- Yes, with prices ranging from $383 to $2000 depending on the condition.
- What series is this comic from?
- This comic belongs to the Lone Ranger series.