Journey into Mystery #1 (1952) — Comic Book Value
Journey Into MysteryWhat Journey into Mystery #1 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Journey into Mystery #1 (1952) value — Ungraded $780 · Grade 6.0 $8,963. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 11.5× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply ownership, the Standard version for $18 is the cheapest entry point. The $568 Standard version represents a significant premium, likely due to superior condition or specific edition details not listed. Buyers prioritizing the best collectible experience should pay the higher price, while those on a budget should stick to the $18 Standard copy.
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- Journey Into Mystery
Journey into Mystery #1 (1952) comic value
An ungraded copy of Journey into Mystery #1 (1952) averages around $780. A CGC 6.0 runs about $8963, 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.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $780 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $8,963 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.69 / $245 / $9,200 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.69–$9,199.95 (median $245.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference in value between the ungraded and graded copies?
- The ungraded copy is valued at $568, whereas the Grade 6.0 copy is listed at $8963.
- Is this a rare comic?
- As part of the Journey Into Mystery series, this comic holds notable collectible value based on its condition.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This issue is from the Journey Into Mystery series.