DC · Silver Age · 1961
Showcase #34
DC · 1961
Noted for: Ray Palmer as the Atom
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What is Showcase #34 worth?
The Showcase #34 is a DC 1961 graded comic. Based on 5 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $150 to $788. CGC 5.0 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $402.
Before you buy
Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recorded sales and current asking prices in the same grade.
The Showcase #34 in context
Why collectors care
The first appearance of Ray Palmer as the Atom, cover-dated October 1961. The Atom was among the Silver Age heroes revived from Golden Age names and became a Justice League mainstay.
How to identify it
Showcase #34, October 1961. Confirm the issue number -- Showcase carries several unrelated Silver Age debuts including the Flash at #4 and Green Lantern at #22.
Common mistakes
Confusing the Ray Palmer Atom with the Golden Age Al Pratt Atom, a different character from a different era.
Grade considerations
An early-60s book with limited high-grade survival. Centering and cover gloss are the usual limiters.
Last recorded sales
5 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 5 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 15, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 7.0 | 1 | $788 | N/A |
| CGC 6.0 | 1 | $615 | N/A |
| CGC 5.0 | 2 | $402 | $400 to $403 |
| CGC 1 | 1 | $150 | N/A |
Last recorded sales · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-15. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 5 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, 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 5.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 7.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 1 | 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.
Showcase #34 value FAQ
What is Showcase #34 worth?+
Based on 5 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $150 to $788.
What grade sells most often for Showcase #34?+
CGC 5.0 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 2 sales and a recent median around $402.
What is the highest median grade for Showcase #34?+
CGC 7.0 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $788. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Showcase #34 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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