Journey into Mystery #2 (1952) — Comic Book Value
Journey Into MysteryWhat Journey into Mystery #2 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Journey into Mystery #2 (1952) value — Ungraded $350 · Grade 6.0 $1,010 · Grade 8.0 $2,700. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Journey into Mystery #2 (1952), buy the Standard version for $10. The $350 Standard version represents a significant premium, likely due to superior condition or a more desirable specific edition, offering a collector a much higher-grade piece. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should take the $10 option, while those seeking top-tier collecting value should invest in the $350 version.
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Item details
- Series
- Journey Into Mystery
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #2
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- August 1, 1952
Journey into Mystery #2 (1952) comic value
An ungraded copy of Journey into Mystery #2 (1952) averages around $350. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1010, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2700.
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 | $350 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,010 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,700 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.97 / $15.6 / $699.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 2, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.97–$699.99 (median $15.60).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded copy of Journey Into Mystery #2 is currently valued at $350.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $2280, significantly higher than the ungraded $350.
- Can I find this comic in a better condition?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy is available for $1010, and an 8.0 for $2280.