# Blackhawk #53 (1952) — resale value

**Blackhawk #53 (1952)** is worth about **$38** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$999.99**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $38 |
| Grade 8.0 | $1000 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-31. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DBlackhawk%252053%25201952%2520comic%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DBlackhawk%252053%25201952%2520comic%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Blackhawk |

## Blackhawk #53 (1952) comic value

An ungraded copy of **Blackhawk #53 (1952)** averages around $38. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1000.

### 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.

## FAQ

**What is the starting value for this Blackhawk card?**

The ungraded version of Blackhawk #53 (1952) is currently valued at $36.

**How much is a high-grade copy worth?**

A Blackhawk #53 (1952) graded at 8.0 sells for $1000.

**Is the condition the biggest factor in pricing?**

Yes, the difference between the ungraded $36 and the graded $1000 highlights that condition is the primary driver of value.

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