Playboy #12 (1954) — Comic Book Value
PlayboyWhat Playboy #12 (1954) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Playboy #12 (1954) value — Ungraded $216 · Grade 8.0 $671. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.1× 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 listed at $9. The higher-priced Standard versions at $43 and $216 likely reflect differences in condition, specific print runs, or packaging, offering more desirable collecting attributes. Buyers prioritizing owning the item affordably should choose the $9 version, while those seeking superior condition or rarity should budget for the higher-priced Standard options.
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Item details
- Series
- Playboy
- Publisher
- Playboy
- Issue
- #12
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- November 1, 1954
Playboy #12 (1954) comic value
An ungraded copy of Playboy #12 (1954) averages around $216. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $671.
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 | $216 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $671 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current estimated value of this ungraded Playboy issue?
- The ungraded copy of Playboy #12 (1954) is currently valued at $216.
- Is this a rare item within the Playboy series?
- As part of the Playboy series, this issue is a collectible piece of vintage magazine history.
- What condition is this Playboy #12 in?
- The item is listed as ungraded, meaning its specific condition has not been formally graded.