Casper The Friendly Ghost #5 (1951) — Comic Book Value

Casper The Friendly Ghost

What Casper The Friendly Ghost #5 (1951) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Casper The Friendly Ghost #5 (1951) value — Ungraded $155. Prices updated September 2026.

Series · Casper The Friendly Ghost
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CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST (Ist Harvey Series) #17 Comic 1953 G/VG 👻 🎅 🐧 $33Very Goodexpired · seen Sep 13Look up ↗
Casper The Friendly Ghost Aug 1954 No 23 Comic Book Paperback Illustrated$18.79Acceptableexpired · seen Sep 13Look up ↗
Casper The Friendly Ghost Feb 1956 No 41 Comic Book Paperback Illustrated$24.79Acceptableexpired · seen Sep 13Look up ↗
CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST #1 (Harvey/1958) **Key 1st Issue!** (+ Infinity Cvr!)$274.95Unspecifiedexpired · seen Sep 13Look up ↗
Casper The Friendly Ghost Mar 1956 No 42 Comic Book Paperback Illustrated$24.79Acceptableexpired · seen Sep 13Look up ↗
Casper The Friendly Ghost Jan 1956 No 40 Comic Book Paperback Illustrated$22.79Acceptableexpired · seen Sep 13Look up ↗

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Which version do you have?

To simply own Casper The Friendly Ghost #5 (1951), buy the Standard version for $4. The higher priced Standard version at $136 likely represents a premium printing, superior condition, or perhaps a more desirable packaging variant. Collectors prioritizing the basic item should choose the $4 option to save money, while those seeking the best representation or highest collectible value should invest in the $136 Standard.

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Item details

Series
Casper The Friendly Ghost
Issue
#5
Key issue
No
Release date
September 1, 1951

Casper The Friendly Ghost #5 (1951) comic value

An ungraded copy of Casper The Friendly Ghost #5 (1951) averages around $155. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.

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.

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What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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Ungraded$155eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$6.8 / $40 / $449.9520 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of September 12, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $6.80–$449.95 (median $40.00).

Frequently asked questions

What is the current estimated value of this Casper comic?
The ungraded Casper The Friendly Ghost #5 is currently valued at $136.
Is this comic in graded condition?
No, this item is listed as ungraded.
What series does this specific Casper issue belong to?
This issue belongs to the Casper The Friendly Ghost series.

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