Adventure Comics #53 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Adventure ComicsWhat Adventure Comics #53 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Adventure Comics #53 (1940) value — Ungraded $452 · Grade 6.0 $1,260 · Grade 8.0 $1,725. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Adventure Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #53
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- August 1, 1940
Adventure Comics #53 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Adventure Comics #53 (1940) averages around $452. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1260, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1725.
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 | $452 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,260 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,725 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $10 / $290 / $1,200 | 13 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 13 live eBay listings ask $10.00–$1,200.00 (median $290.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of Adventure Comics #53?
- An ungraded copy of Adventure Comics #53 is currently valued at $497.
- How much more valuable is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is priced at $1725, significantly higher than the $497 starting price for ungraded copies.
- What is the listed price for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Adventure Comics #53 is listed for $1260.