Superman #38 (1946) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #38 (1946) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #38 (1946) value — Ungraded R$ 1.581 · $309 · Grade 6.0 R$ 3.147 · $615 · Grade 8.0 R$ 5.029 · $983. Prices updated agosto de 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.2× raw.Chart values in USD
Valor CIB mensal, com base em vendas reais. Chart values in USD.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Superman #38, grab the Newsstand version for $4. The premium versions like Romita/Janson ($108) or Standard ($275) offer significant artistic pedigree and rarity, making them investments. If budget is key, stick to the cheapest options like Flash or Forbes ($6). Collectors prioritizing art or investment should pay the premium, while casual owners should opt for the lowest priced versions.
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- PriceCharting — Superman #38 (1946) (Superman)R$ 1.582 · $309.18
Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #38
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- January 1, 1946
Superman #38 (1946) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #38 (1946) averages around $309. A CGC 6.0 runs about $615, and a CGC 8.0 commands $983.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | R$ 1.581 · $309 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | R$ 3.147 · $615 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | R$ 5.029 · $983 | eBay sold comps |
Perguntas frequentes
- What is the starting price for Superman #38?
- The ungraded copy of Superman #38 is currently valued at $275.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $983, significantly higher than the $275 ungraded price.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A copy of Superman #38 graded 6.0 is listed for $607.