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.

Superman #38 (1946) — Comic Book Value

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What Superman #38 (1946) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Superman #38 (1946) value — Ungraded ¥2,080 · $308 · Grade 6.0 ¥4,160 · $616 · Grade 8.0 ¥6,638 · $983. Prices updated 2026年8月.

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Value by grade

$308

Ungraded

2.0×

$616

Grade 6.0

3.2×

$983

Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.2× raw.Chart values in USD

完整盒装价格历史

每月 CIB 价值，基于成交数据。 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.

VersionUsedNewBuy

Standard— this pageSuperman #38 (1946) — Comic Book Value¥1,857 · $275¥6,634 · $982.5eBay ↗

Romita/JansonSuperman [Romita/Janson] #38 (2015) — Comic Book Value¥729.21 · $107.99—eBay ↗

ForbesSuperman [Forbes] #38 (2026) — Comic Book Value¥43.55 · $6.45¥79.34 · $11.75eBay ↗

FlashSuperman [Flash] #38 (2015) — Comic Book Value¥43.49 · $6.44—eBay ↗

ParatoreSuperman [Paratore] #38 (2026) — Comic Book Value¥41.66 · $6.17¥78.47 · $11.62eBay ↗

ConsSuperman [Cons] #38 (2026) — Comic Book Value¥40.99 · $6.07¥78.67 · $11.65eBay ↗

Di NicuoloSuperman [Di Nicuolo] #38 (2026) — Comic Book Value¥40.52 · $6¥78.53 · $11.63eBay ↗

GiangSuperman [Giang] #38 (2026) — Comic Book Value¥38.02 · $5.63—eBay ↗

TormeySuperman [Tormey] #38 (2026) — Comic Book Value¥36.94 · $5.47¥77.59 · $11.49eBay ↗

StandardSuperman #38 (2026) — Comic Book Value¥28.29 · $4.19¥75.22 · $11.14eBay ↗

MeyersSuperman [Meyers] #38 (2018) — Comic Book Value¥27.01 · $4—eBay ↗

NewsstandSuperman [Newsstand] #38 (2015) — Comic Book Value¥24.65 · $3.65—eBay ↗

StandardSuperman #38 (1989) — Comic Book Value¥21.95 · $3.25¥112.3 · $16.63eBay ↗

StandardSuperman #38 (2018) — Comic Book Value¥21.41 · $3.17—eBay ↗

StandardSuperman #38 (2015) — Comic Book Value¥19.85 · $2.94¥77.59 · $11.49eBay ↗

2nd PrintSuperman [2nd Print] #38 (2015) — Comic Book Value¥19.45 · $2.88—eBay ↗

NewsstandSuperman [Newsstand] #38 (1989) — Comic Book Value¥19.31 · $2.86—eBay ↗

ModerSuperman [Moder] #38 (2015) — Comic Book Value¥16.88 · $2.5¥202.58 · $30eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Superman #38 (1946) (Superman)¥2,082 · $308.34

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 $308. A CGC 6.0 runs about $616, 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

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	¥2,080 · $308	eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0	¥4,160 · $616	eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0	¥6,638 · $983	eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high	¥16.21 / ¥1,418 / ¥4,727$2.4 / $210 / $699.99	20 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of August 6, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.40–$699.99 (median $210.00).

常见问题

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.