Journey into Mystery #4 (1952) — Comic Book Value
Journey Into MysteryWhat Journey into Mystery #4 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Journey into Mystery #4 (1952) value — Ungraded $552 · Grade 6.0 $913 · Grade 8.0 $2,250. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.1× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, purchase the Standard version for $12. The higher priced Standard version at $552 represents a significant premium, likely due to superior condition or a more desirable specific edition/packaging. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should choose the $12 option, while serious collectors willing to pay the premium should invest in the $552 Standard for the best collectible quality.
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Item details
- Series
- Journey Into Mystery
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #4
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- December 1, 1952
Journey into Mystery #4 (1952) comic value
An ungraded copy of Journey into Mystery #4 (1952) averages around $552. A CGC 6.0 runs about $913, and a CGC 8.0 commands $2250.
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 | $552 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $913 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $2,250 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $18.5 / $75.35 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$75.35 (median $18.50).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Journey Into Mystery #4?
- The ungraded copy of Journey Into Mystery #4 is listed at $346.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this comic worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Journey Into Mystery #4 commands a price of $2259.
- Is there a significant price jump between ungraded and graded copies?
- Yes, the price increases substantially, moving from $346 ungraded to $915 at a 6.0 grade.