Black Cat #45 (1953) — Comic Book Value
Black CatWhat Black Cat #45 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Black Cat #45 (1953) value — Ungraded $152 · Grade 6.0 $178 · Grade 8.0 $1,791. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$152
Ungraded
+17%
$178
Grade 6.0
11.8×
$1,791
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 11.8× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Black Cat
- Publisher
- Harvey
- Issue
- #45
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- August 1, 1953
Black Cat #45 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Black Cat #45 (1953) averages around $152. A CGC 6.0 runs about $178, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1791.
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 | $152 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $178 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,791 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded Black Cat #45 (1953)?
- An ungraded copy of Black Cat #45 (1953) is valued at $205.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- The Grade 8.0 copy sells for $2083, significantly higher than the ungraded price of $205.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Black Cat #45 (1953) is currently priced at $178.