Marvel Tales #116 (1953) — Comic Book Value
Marvel TalesWhat Marvel Tales #116 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Marvel Tales #116 (1953) value — Ungraded $703 · Grade 6.0 $526. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 1.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Marvel Tales #116 (1953), purchase the Standard version for $4. The Standard version at $703 represents a significant premium, likely due to superior condition or packaging, reflecting higher scarcity. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should select the $4 copy, while collectors seeking the best possible specimen should pay the premium for the $703 Standard.
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Item details
- Series
- Marvel Tales
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #116
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- July 1, 1953
Marvel Tales #116 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #116 (1953) averages around $703. A CGC 6.0 runs about $526, 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.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $703 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $526 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3 / $99.99 / $8,001 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.00–$8,000.83 (median $99.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current market value for Marvel Tales #116?
- The ungraded version of Marvel Tales #116 is currently valued at $703, and a Grade 6.0 copy sells for $526.
- Is the condition of the comic important for its resale price?
- Yes, the condition significantly impacts the price; for example, the ungraded copy is valued higher than the Grade 6.0 copy.
- Where can I find Marvel Tales #116?
- You can find this issue on JunkPal, where both ungraded and graded copies are listed for sale.