Black Cat #38 (1952) — Comic Book Value
Black CatWhat Black Cat #38 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Black Cat #38 (1952) value — Ungraded $151 · Grade 6.0 $444 · Grade 8.0 $746. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$151
Ungraded
2.9×
$444
Grade 6.0
4.9×
$746
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.9× raw.
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Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Black Cat
- Publisher
- Harvey
- Issue
- #38
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- August 1, 1952
Black Cat #38 (1952) comic value
An ungraded copy of Black Cat #38 (1952) averages around $151. A CGC 6.0 runs about $444, and a CGC 8.0 commands $746.
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 | $151 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $444 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $746 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded Black Cat #38?
- An ungraded copy of Black Cat #38 is currently valued at $151.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $743, significantly higher than the $151 ungraded value.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A copy graded 6.0 is listed with a resale value of $444.