Star Trek #53 (1988) — Comic Book Value

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What Star Trek #53 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Star Trek #53 (1988) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $15 · Grade 8.0 $23. Prices updated August 2026.

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$6
Ungraded
2.5×
$15
Grade 6.0
3.8×
$23
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.8× raw.

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Which version do you have?

If you just want it, the Standard: $2 version is the cheapest way to own Star Trek #53. Premium versions like the Whitman ($4) or Newsstand ($5) offer slight variations in packaging or print run, but the difference is minimal for casual collecting. Buyers focused on budget should stick to the $2 or $3 Standard copies, while serious collectors might consider the slightly higher-priced editions for completeness.

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Star Trek #53 (1988) comic value

An ungraded copy of Star Trek #53 (1988) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $15, and a CGC 8.0 commands $23.

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

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Ungraded$6eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$15eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$23eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for Star Trek #53?
The ungraded version of Star Trek #53 is listed at $6.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to ungraded?
A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $19, which is $13 more than the ungraded price.
Is this comic from a popular series?
Yes, this issue belongs to the highly popular Star Trek series.

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