Strange Tales #1 (1951) — Comic Book Value
Strange TalesWhat Strange Tales #1 (1951) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Strange Tales #1 (1951) value — Ungraded $1,357. Prices updated August 2026.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest entry, grab any Standard: $3 or $4 copy. The premium versions like Lusky: $4 or Annie Wu: $4 offer specific printings or artist variations, which collectors value for completeness or rarity. If you are a casual collector wanting the basic item, save your money. Serious investors seeking specific print runs or higher-grade examples should consider paying for the higher-priced Standard or 2nd Print versions.
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Item details
- Series
- Strange Tales
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #1
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- June 1, 1951
Strange Tales #1 (1951) comic value
An ungraded copy of Strange Tales #1 (1951) averages around $1357. 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.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $1,357 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $20 / $88 / $599 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $20.00–$599.00 (median $88.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current market value for Strange Tales #1?
- Ungraded copies of Strange Tales #1 (1951) are valued at $1470.
- Is this comic considered rare?
- As a 1951 issue from the Strange Tales series, it holds significant collectible value.
- What condition is the $1470 price based on?
- The $1470 valuation is specifically for ungraded copies of the comic.