Journey into Mystery #3 (1952) — Comic Book Value
Journey Into MysteryWhat Journey into Mystery #3 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Journey into Mystery #3 (1952) value — Ungraded $371 · Grade 8.0 $805. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 2.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Journey into Mystery U PICK comic 0 1 2 3-519 520 521 622-655 1952 Marvel f0212
Journey into Mystery (2nd Series) #3 FVF 7.0 1972 Gil Kane Cover
JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY # 3 FINE MARVEL COMICS 1973 ROY THOMAS GIL KANE HORROReBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
Which version do you have?
If you just want a copy of Journey into Mystery #3 (1952), buy the Standard version for $6. The Standard version at $332 represents a significant premium, likely due to superior condition or specific collectible packaging, indicating higher scarcity. Casual collectors should stick to the $6 option to save money, while serious investors should pay the premium for the $332 version.
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Item details
- Series
- Journey Into Mystery
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #3
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1952
Journey into Mystery #3 (1952) comic value
An ungraded copy of Journey into Mystery #3 (1952) averages around $371. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $805.
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 | $371 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $805 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.69 / $20 / $5,800 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 3, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.69–$5,800.00 (median $20.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of Journey Into Mystery #3?
- An ungraded copy of Journey Into Mystery #3 is currently valued at $336.
- How much does a Grade 8.0 copy sell for?
- A copy of Journey Into Mystery #3 graded at 8.0 sells for $805.
- Is the resale value of this series consistent?
- The value varies significantly based on condition, with ungraded copies at $336 and Grade 8.0 copies at $805.