Superman
1940 Gum Inc. Superman · 1
Superman 1 (Gum Inc. R145 issue, PSA 7): last verified sale $13,673 on Jan 27, 2020 (Mile High Card Company). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/non-sport/superman/1940-gum-inc-superman-1/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Superman 1 (Gum Inc. R145 issue, PSA 6.5): last verified sale $40,000 on Jan 23, 2025 (Heritage Auctions). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/non-sport/superman/1940-gum-inc-superman-1/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Superman 1 (Gum Inc. R145 issue, PSA 5): last verified sale $26,840 on Apr 4, 2026 (Heritage Auctions). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/non-sport/superman/1940-gum-inc-superman-1/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Superman 1 (Gum Inc. R145 issue, PSA 4): last verified sale $11,912 on Sep 15, 2025 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/non-sport/superman/1940-gum-inc-superman-1/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Superman 1 (Gum Inc. R145 issue, PSA 3): last verified sale $8,125 on Aug 14, 2025 (Heritage Auctions). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/non-sport/superman/1940-gum-inc-superman-1/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Superman 1 (Gum Inc. R145 issue, PSA 2): last verified sale $4,494 on Jul 21, 2025 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/non-sport/superman/1940-gum-inc-superman-1/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Superman 1 (Gum Inc. R145 issue, PSA 1): last verified sale $4,999 on Feb 2, 2026 (Fanatics Collect). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/non-sport/superman/1940-gum-inc-superman-1/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Values as of Sep 27, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Key facts
- CardVolume lists 13 verified sales of the Superman 1 (1940 Gum Inc. Superman) as of September 27, 2026.
- No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $26,840 for a Gum Inc. R145 issue PSA 5 on April 4, 2026 at Heritage Auctions.
- The highest verified sale on record is $40,000 for a Gum Inc. R145 issue PSA 6.5 on January 23, 2025 at Heritage Auctions.
Updated · Only verified or cross-checked sales count · How we verify · Data: Markdown, JSON
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2026 | Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA 5 · cert 12336468 | $26,840 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction Lot 81587. 22% BP. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA 1 | $4,999 hammer, excl. premium | Fanatics Collect fixed Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA 4 · cert 16788409 | $11,912 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Recent PSA 4 eBay auction row in PSA CardFacts. | Verified | Open |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA 3 | $8,125 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction Lot 74015. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA 2 · cert 65282080 | $4,494 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Recent PSA 2 eBay auction row in PSA CardFacts. | Verified | Open |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA 4 | $8,540 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction Lot 81769. 22% BP | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA 3 · cert 30061622 | $7,700 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Recent PSA 3 eBay auction row in PSA CardFacts. | Verified | Open |
| May 16, 2025 | Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA 4 | $9,150 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction Lot 81336. 22% BP | Cross-checked | Open |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA 1 · cert 27226436 | $1,525 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Recent PSA 1 eBay auction row in PSA CardFacts. | Verified | Open |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA 6.5 | $40,000 incl. buyer's premium | Heritage Auctions auction Lot 78013. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA 1 · cert 20541936 | $1,375 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 335667775415 | Verified | Open |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA 5 · cert 14372792 | $13,800 incl. buyer's premium | Robert Edward Auctions auction PSA CardFacts APR row. | Verified | Open |
| Jan 27, 2020 | Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA 7 · cert 43854753 | $13,673 incl. buyer's premium | Mile High Card Company auction PSA CardFacts APR row. | Verified | Open |
Verified: an editor or automated check confirmed the figure on the source page. Cross-checked: an independent second research pass reopened the source and confirmed it. Reported: cited by research but not re-checked; never used in metrics. Asking prices are never listed here.
Price chart
Gum Inc. R145 issue · PSA 7
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 7; no chart.
Gum Inc. R145 issue · PSA 6.5
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 6.5; no chart.
Gum Inc. R145 issue · PSA 5
Gum Inc. R145 issue · PSA 4
Gum Inc. R145 issue · PSA 3
Gum Inc. R145 issue · PSA 2
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 2; no chart.
Gum Inc. R145 issue · PSA 1
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA | 8 | 1 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA | 7 | 6 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA | 6 | 6 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA | 5 | 10 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA | 4 | 23 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Gum Inc. R145 issue | PSA | 3 | 22 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
Prefilled with the latest qualifying sale for each grade where one exists. Replace any value with your own. We never suggest what grade your copy will get.
Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About Superman
The 1940 Gum Inc. Superman #1 is the first card in the 72-card R145 Superman gum-card set. Collectors search for it because it is a major prewar non-sport key tied to Superman's early card history and is difficult in high grade.
Why this card matters
Verified factPSA's 1940 Superman set profile identifies the Gum, Inc. R145 issue as a 72-card set and names card #1, Superman, as one of the keys to the collection. The same profile says the set is rarer than many other non-sport entries and that #1 and #72 are among the most difficult to find in high grade because of handling and rubber-band damage. The card matters as an early Superman trading-card object, not as a comic-book substitute. [1][2]
Identifying the exact version
Verified factThe exact version is 1940 Gum, Inc. Superman R145, card #1, titled Superman, English. PSA describes the set as 72 cards measuring 2 1/2 by 3 1/8 inches, with colorful drawings and reverse text carrying the card number and Supermen of America Club information. Keep this Gum, Inc. R145 issue separate from Leader Novelty, comic books, later reprints, raw damaged examples, and other Superman cards. For comps, use the same grader and grade whenever possible. [1][2]
What moves the price between versions and grades
AnalysisGrade, card number, high-grade scarcity, front-back eye appeal, paper loss, stains, rubber-band damage, and whether the copy is complete all affect pricing. PSA CardFacts shows only 1 PSA 8 and no PSA 9 or PSA 10 entry on access date 2026-09-26. The recent APR rows are thin, so one sale should not be treated as a stable market price. This is a case where dated comps and explicit condition notes matter more than broad Superman demand. [1][2][3]
Authenticity checks
Verified factCompare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. Confirm the R145 issue, card #1 title, dimensions, back design, paper stock, print quality, and any restoration or trimming concerns. Do not rely only on the Superman character name, because many Superman collectibles exist from the same broad era. For slabs, match the certification data to the physical holder and seller images; PSA warns that copied cert numbers can appear on counterfeit inserts. [1][3][4]
What people get wrong about this card
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a PSA 4 1940 Gum Inc. Superman #1 worth?
How many PSA 8 Superman #1 R145 cards exist?
Is 1940 Gum Inc. Superman #1 part of the R145 set?
What size is the 1940 Gum Inc. Superman card?
Are high numbers relevant to Superman #1?
Should I compare Leader Novelty Superman cards to Gum Inc. #1?
Sources
- 1940 Superman Superman PSA CardFacts — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Non-Sports Cards - 1940 Superman PSA CardFacts — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Grading Standards — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- The opened sources do not establish a factory print run for the 1940 Gum, Inc. Superman R145 #1 card.
- Buyer-premium details for Robert Edward Auctions and Mile High rows were not separately opened beyond PSA CardFacts.
- No CGC, SGC, or raw comps were included because they require separate grader and condition research.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · reviewed by CardVolume editorial (owner-approved) on Sep 27, 2026 · updated Sep 27, 2026. Found an error? Report it.
