Superman Comic Book Values and Prices Issues #51 – 60

Superman #51

Superman #51 Comic BookSuperman #51 Comic Book Back

Released: March/April 1948
Story: Alvin Schwartz
Art: Win Mortimer, Curt Swan
Cover: Wayne Boring

  • CGC 4.0 – $120
  • Ungraded: $100 – $249

The issue pictured above was being offered by Metropolis Comics in 2014 for about $600 dollars. Mr. Mxyztplk appearance in this issue of Superman. Prices for mid-to-low grade copies are fairly affordable.


Superman #52

Superman #52 CGC 3.5 Comic BookSuperman #52 CGC 3.5 Comic Book back

Released: May/June 1948
Story: Alvin Schwartz, Samachson, Hamilton
Art: Win Mortimer, Ira Yarbrough
Cover: Wayne Boring

  • CGC 6.0 – $320 – $355

There is a Prankster appearance in this issue. Few copies have sold on the public market during the past year or so.


Superman #53

Superman #53 Comic BookSuperman #53 Comic Book Back

Released: July/August 1948
Story: Finger, Schwartz, Cameron
Art: Al Plastino, Wayne Boring, Stan Kaye
Cover: Wayne Boring, Stan Kaye

  • CGC 7.0 – $1,715
  • CGC 6.5 – $960
  • CGC 5.5 – $565 – $690
  • CGC 4.0 – $409 – $490
  • CGC 3.5 – $455
  • CGC 2.5 – $375
  • CGC 2.0 Apparent Restoration – $200
  • CGC 1.8 – $205
  • Ungraded $100 – $420+

The Origin of Superman is retold in this 10th anniversary issue. Considered to have a classic cover. It’s not particularly difficult to locate a nicer issue for sale, possibly because this was a 10th anniversary issue and collectors over the years might have tried to keep this issue in good condition.


Superman #54

Superman #54 Comic BookSuperman #54 Comic Book Back

Released: September/October 1948
Story: Bill Finger, Joe Samachson
Art: Al Plastino, Wayne Boring
Cover: Wayne Boring, Stan Kaye

  • CGC 7.0 – $330 – $415
  • Ungraded – $75 – $200+

There is a full page ad for Dale Evans #1 in this issue.


Superman #55

Superman #55 Comic BookSuperman #55 Comic Book Back

Released: November/December 1948

  • CGC 7.0 – $300
  • Ungraded $50 – $60+

Prankster Appearance


Superman #56

Superman #56 Comic Book Front CoverSuperman #56 Comic Book Back Cover

Published: January/February 1949
Story: Bill Woolfolk, Alvin Schwartz
Art: Wayne Boring, Al Plastino
Cover: Wayne Boring

  • CGC 7.0 – $220
  • CGC 4.0 – $145
  • Ungraded – $50 – $205

Prankster Appearance


Superman #57

Superman #57 Comic BookSuperman #57 Comic Book Back

Published: March/April 1949

  • CGC 5.5 – $295 – $305
  • Ungraded – $55 – $140+

Superman #57 has a unique cover where Lois Lane is flying with Superman in her arms. It states that “In this issue: Lois Lane can do everything Superman can do!”


Superman #58

Superman #58 Comic BookSuperman #58 Comic Book Back

Released: May/June 1949

  • CGC 5.0 – $235
  • Ungraded – $70 – $170+

This is the 1st appearance of Tiny Trix. On the front cover it states “Introducing Tiny Trix, the little big shot of the underworld.”


Superman #59

Superman #59 Comic BookSuperman #59 Comic Book Back

Released: July/August 1949
Story: Bill Woolfolk, Alvin Schwartz
Art: Wayne Boring, Al Plastino
Cover: Wayne Boring

  • CGC 5.0 – $205
  • CGC 3.5 – $125
  • Ungraded – $50 – $200+

Mr. Mxyztplk makes an appearance in Superman #59


Superman #60

Superman #60 Comic BookSuperman #60 Comic Book Back

Released: September/October 1949

  • Ungraded – $90 – $175++

Not many CGC graded copies have sold recently, but the value is consistent with other Superman comic books in this era.


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