Superman #79 (1952) — Comic Book Value
SupermanWhat Superman #79 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Superman #79 (1952) value — Ungraded R$ 786,78 · $152 · Grade 6.0 R$ 1.863 · $360 · Grade 8.0 R$ 21.119 · $4,080. Prices updated setembro 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 26.8× raw.Chart values in USD
Valor CIB mensal, com base em vendas reais. Chart values in USD.
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Expired listings — price reference
Superman #79. VG 4.0. Lois Lane & Lex Luthor Cover. The Citadel of Doom. 1952.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Superman #79, the Newsstand version at $6 is the cheapest option. The Standard versions, priced at $124 and $6, offer varying degrees of condition or desirability beyond the basic newsstand copy. If you are a casual collector, the $6 Standard is fine; however, serious collectors should pay the premium for the $124 Standard to acquire a higher-grade or more sought-after copy.
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- PriceCharting — Superman #79 (1952) (Superman)R$ 784,4 · $151.54
Item details
- Series
- Superman
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #79
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- November 1, 1952
Superman #79 (1952) comic value
An ungraded copy of Superman #79 (1952) averages around $152. A CGC 6.0 runs about $360, and a CGC 8.0 commands $4080.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | R$ 786,78 · $152 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | R$ 1.863 · $360 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | R$ 21.119 · $4,080 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | R$ 201,87 / R$ 776,43 / R$ 3.105$39 / $150 / $599.95 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 1, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $39.00–$599.95 (median $150.00).
Perguntas frequentes
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Superman #79?
- An ungraded copy of Superman #79 (1952) is currently listed at $99.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this comic worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Superman #79 is valued at $4080.
- Is there a mid-range price point for this comic?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Superman #79 can be found for $360.