Journey into Mystery #18 (1954) — Comic Book Value
Journey Into MysteryWhat Journey into Mystery #18 (1954) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Journey into Mystery #18 (1954) value — Ungraded $200 · Grade 6.0 $245 · Grade 8.0 $1,140. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #627-632 (2011) MARVEL COMICS LOKI FULL RUN OF 6! 1ST THORI
JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #623-643 (2011) MARVEL COMICS FULL RUN! #632 1ST THORI!
Journey Into Mystery #645 Vol. 1 2012 Marvel Comics 1st App High Grade W163-18
Thor Journey Into Mystery #112 CBCS 4.5 1965 18-269B45A-021
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost to own Journey into Mystery #18, purchase the Standard version for $6. The higher priced Standard version at $169 represents a premium, likely due to superior condition or packaging, offering a more desirable collectible experience. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should choose the $6 option, while those seeking a top-tier display piece should invest in the $169 version.
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Item details
- Series
- Journey Into Mystery
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #18
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1954
Journey into Mystery #18 (1954) comic value
An ungraded copy of Journey into Mystery #18 (1954) averages around $200. A CGC 6.0 runs about $245, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1140.
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 | $200 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $245 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,140 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3 / $24.99 / $385 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 30, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.00–$385.00 (median $24.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate value of an ungraded copy of this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Journey Into Mystery #18 is currently valued around $133.
- How much more does a high-grade copy sell for compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $1140, significantly more than the $133 price for an ungraded version.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Journey Into Mystery #18 is listed for $245.