Superman (1939) No. 1
Issue Details
Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: Summer 1939
Cover Price: $0.10
Writer: Jerry Siegel
Penciller: Joe Shuster
Cover Artist: Joe Shuster
First Appearance: Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent
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Superman (1939) #1 Value — Quick Raw Price Guide
| Grade | Condition | Raw Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9.4 | Near Mint | $4,500,000.00 |
| 8.0 | Very Fine | $3,150,000.00 |
| 6.0 | Fine | $1,350,000.00 |
| 4.0 | Very Good | $675,000.00 |
| 2.0 | Good | $450,000.00 |
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Superman (1939) #1 Value FAQ
How much is Superman (1939) #1 worth?
As of August 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $4,500,000.00; lower grades range from ~$450,000.00 (Good) to ~$3,150,000.00 (Very Fine).
Is Superman (1939) #1 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent.
Who created Superman (1939) #1?
Superman (1939) #1 was written by Jerry Siegel, pencilled by Joe Shuster, with a cover by Joe Shuster.
When was Superman (1939) #1 published?
DC Comics published it with a Summer 1939 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.
What is a high-grade copy of Superman (1939) #1 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $4,500,000.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.