Adventure Comics #51 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Adventure ComicsWhat Adventure Comics #51 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Adventure Comics #51 (1940) value — Ungraded $1,035 · Grade 6.0 $3,360 · Grade 8.0 $4,493. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Adventure Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #51
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- June 1, 1940
Adventure Comics #51 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Adventure Comics #51 (1940) averages around $1035. A CGC 6.0 runs about $3360, and a CGC 8.0 commands $4493.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $1,035 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $3,360 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $4,493 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $69.99 / $525 / $525 | 2 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 2 live eBay listings ask $69.99–$525.00 (median $525.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current value range for Adventure Comics #51?
- The value ranges from $1035 for ungraded copies up to $4493 for a Grade 8.0.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is worth $3458 more than the ungraded price of $1035.
- Does the condition significantly impact the resale price?
- Yes, the condition is a major factor, as a Grade 6.0 sells for $3360 compared to the ungraded price.