Black Cat #53 (1954) — Comic Book Value
Black CatWhat Black Cat #53 (1954) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Black Cat #53 (1954) value — Ungraded $252 · Grade 8.0 $2,928. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 11.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Black Cat Mystery #53 1954 Golden AgeJack Cole Mystery Comic Book Eng. Pre CCA
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Item details
- Series
- Black Cat
- Publisher
- Harvey
- Issue
- #53
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- December 1, 1954
Black Cat #53 (1954) comic value
An ungraded copy of Black Cat #53 (1954) averages around $252. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2928.
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 | $252 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,928 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $15 / $113 / $524 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 17, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $15.00–$524.00 (median $113.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value of Black Cat #53 (1954)?
- The ungraded value is listed at $210, and a copy graded 8.0 sells for $203.
- Does the grade significantly impact the price of this comic?
- Yes, the difference between the ungraded price ($210) and the graded price ($203) shows a slight variation based on condition.
- Is this Black Cat issue considered a valuable investment?
- With prices around $200-$210 depending on condition, it represents a stable collectible within the Black Cat series.