Black Cat #44 (1953) — Comic Book Value
Black CatWhat Black Cat #44 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Black Cat #44 (1953) value — Ungraded $514 · Grade 6.0 $1,100 · Grade 8.0 $1,440. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Black Cat
- Publisher
- Harvey
- Issue
- #44
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- June 1, 1953
Black Cat #44 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Black Cat #44 (1953) averages around $514. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1100, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1440.
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 | $514 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,100 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,440 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $99.95 / $429.95 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$429.95 (median $99.95).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Black Cat #44 (1953)?
- The ungraded copy of Black Cat #44 is currently valued at $1041.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $1440, which is significantly higher than the $1041 ungraded price.
- Is this comic a good investment based on the listed prices?
- Yes, the price jump between ungraded ($1041) and higher grades like 8.0 ($1440) suggests strong resale value for this Black Cat issue.