Black Cat #5 (1947) — Comic Book Value
Black CatWhat Black Cat #5 (1947) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Black Cat #5 (1947) value — Ungraded $150 · Grade 8.0 $878. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.9× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
If simply owning Black Cat #5 is the goal, the cheapest option is the Standard version at $4. Premium versions like Oliver Virgin ($33) or BeachBum & Frankie’s Comics Virgin ($16) offer higher scarcity or specific artistic editions. Buyers prioritizing the most affordable entry point should stick to the lowest priced Standard copies. Those seeking collector pedigree or specific artist variants should budget for the higher-priced editions.
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Item details
- Series
- Black Cat
- Publisher
- Harvey
- Issue
- #5
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- April 1, 1947
Black Cat #5 (1947) comic value
An ungraded copy of Black Cat #5 (1947) averages around $150. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $878.
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 | $150 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $878 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $38 / $1,600 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 3, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$1,599.95 (median $38.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated resale value of Black Cat #5 (1947) ungraded?
- The ungraded version of Black Cat #5 (1947) is currently valued at $248.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Black Cat #5 (1947) sells for $897, significantly more than the ungraded price.
- Is Black Cat #5 (1947) considered a valuable item in the Black Cat series?
- Yes, with prices ranging from $248 (ungraded) to $897 (Grade 8.0), it shows consistent market value.