Popular Comics #53 (1940) — Comic Book Value
Popular ComicsWhat Popular Comics #53 (1940) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Popular Comics #53 (1940) value — Ungraded $122. Prices updated September 2026.
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Popular Comics #53 (1940) comic value
An ungraded copy of Popular Comics #53 (1940) averages around $122. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, 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.
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What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $122 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $23 / $95 / $230 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $23.00–$230.00 (median $95.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value of Popular Comics #53?
- The current ungraded resale value for Popular Comics #53 is $122.
- Is this comic graded?
- No, this specific copy is listed as ungraded.
- What year was Popular Comics #53 published?
- Popular Comics #53 was published in 1940.