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DC · Silver Age · 1958
Adventure Comics #247
DC · 1958
Noted for: Legion of Super-Heroes
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What is Adventure Comics #247 worth?
The Adventure Comics #247 is a DC 1958 graded comic. Based on 5 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, recent graded examples have sold for $659 to $2,233. CGC 1.5 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recent median around $830.
Before you buy
Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recent sold examples in the same grade.
The Adventure Comics #247 in context
Why collectors care
The first appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes, cover-dated April 1958. The Legion became one of DC's most enduring franchises and a foundational piece of its far-future continuity.
How to identify it
Adventure Comics #247, April 1958. The debut features the original three Legionnaires appearing to Superboy.
Common mistakes
Confusing it with later Adventure Comics issues where the Legion took over the title. The first appearance is specifically #247.
Grade considerations
A late-1950s book with a thin high-grade population. Centering, cover gloss, and tanning are the usual limiters.
Sold price summary
5 verified eBay sales from the last 90 days, grouped by grade.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 5 sales
- Window
- Last 90 days
- Last checked
- Jul 26, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | $2,233 | N/A |
| CGC 3.0 | 1 | $1,725 | N/A |
| CGC 2.5 | 1 | $1,700 | N/A |
| CGC 1.5 | 2 | $830 | $659 to $1,000 |
How this summary is built+
Inclusion
All 5 eBay sold (completed) listings we have for this item from the last 90 days, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 1.5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 2.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Adventure Comics #247 value FAQ
What is Adventure Comics #247 worth?+
Based on 5 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, graded examples have recently sold for $659 to $2,233.
What grade sells most often for Adventure Comics #247?+
CGC 1.5 is the most actively traded grade in the current sample, with 2 sales and a recent median around $830.
What is the highest median grade for Adventure Comics #247?+
CGC 4.5 has the highest median in the current sample at about $2,233. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Adventure Comics #247 worth grading?+
For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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