# King Comics #1 (1936) — resale value

**King Comics #1 (1936)** is worth about **$896** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $896 |
| Grade 6.0 | $6757 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-01. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

Recent movement: Steady.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DKing%2520Comics%25201%25201936%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DKing%2520Comics%25201%25201936%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | King Comics |
| Publisher | David McKay |
| Issue | #1 |
| Key issue | Yes |
| Release date | April 1, 1936 |

## King Comics #1 (1936) comic value

An ungraded copy of **King Comics #1 (1936)** averages around $896. A CGC 6.0 runs about $6757, 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.

## FAQ

**What is the difference in value between the ungraded and graded versions?**

The ungraded copy is valued at $896, whereas the Grade 6.0 version is valued significantly higher at $6760.

**Is King Comics #1 considered a rare comic?**

Based on the high price points, King Comics #1 (1936) is a valuable and sought-after item within the King Comics series.

**What is the listed price for a Grade 6.0 copy?**

A King Comics #1 (1936) graded 6.0 is listed with a resale value of $6760.

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