Playboy #1 (1953) — Comic Book Value
PlayboyWhat Playboy #1 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Playboy #1 (1953) value — Ungraded $1,410 · Grade 6.0 $4,473. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 3.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, grab any of the $25-$70 Standard versions. The higher-priced Standard versions, like the $1410 listing, represent significant differences in condition or rarity, offering a collector a more pristine or scarce copy. Buyers prioritizing owning the item should opt for the lower-priced options, while serious investors should pay the premium for the top-tier Standard versions.
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Item details
- Series
- Playboy
- Publisher
- Playboy
- Issue
- #1
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- December 1, 1953
Playboy #1 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Playboy #1 (1953) averages around $1410. A CGC 6.0 runs about $4473, 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 | $1,410 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $4,473 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $5 / $250 / $9,600 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $5.00–$9,600.00 (median $250.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- The ungraded copy is valued at $1410, whereas the Grade 6.0 copy is listed at $4477.
- Is this a rare item?
- As a vintage Playboy issue from 1953, it is a collectible item within the Playboy series.
- What is the price for the Grade 6.0 condition?
- The Grade 6.0 condition of Playboy #1 (1953) is currently priced at $4477.