New Mutants #52 (1987) — Comic Book Value
New MutantsWhat New Mutants #52 (1987) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
New Mutants #52 (1987) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $15 · Grade 8.0 $17. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.4× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute lowest cost, purchase the Newsstand version at $5. The Standard version at $6 offers no significant upgrade in quality or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. Buyers prioritizing owning the comic cheaply should choose Newsstand. Those willing to spend the extra dollar for the Standard version gain negligible value, so saving money is the sensible approach here.
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New Mutants #52 (1987) comic value
An ungraded copy of New Mutants #52 (1987) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $15, and a CGC 8.0 commands $17.
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 | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of New Mutants #52 is currently listed at $5.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of New Mutants #52 is valued at $18.
- Is the value consistent across all grades?
- No, the value increases significantly with the grade, ranging from $5 ungraded to $18 for a Grade 8.0.