Strange Tales #12 (1952) — Comic Book Value
Strange TalesWhat Strange Tales #12 (1952) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Strange Tales #12 (1952) value — Ungraded $222 · Grade 6.0 $660 · Grade 8.0 $666. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
If you just want to own Strange Tales #12, the Newsstand version at $3 is the cheapest route. The Standard versions, priced at $222 and $2, represent different printings or conditions. The $222 Standard offers a significantly higher grade or desirability compared to the $2 Standard. Buyers prioritizing investment or top condition should pay the premium, while budget-conscious collectors should opt for the Newsstand copy.
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Item details
- Series
- Strange Tales
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #12
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- November 1, 1952
Strange Tales #12 (1952) comic value
An ungraded copy of Strange Tales #12 (1952) averages around $222. A CGC 6.0 runs about $660, and a CGC 8.0 commands $666.
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 | $222 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $660 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $666 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1.52 / $18.99 / $319.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 15, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $1.52–$319.99 (median $18.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current market value for an ungraded copy of Strange Tales #12?
- The ungraded copy of Strange Tales #12 is currently valued at $222.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this issue worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Strange Tales #12 is available for $666.
- Is the price difference significant between the 6.0 and 8.0 grades?
- Yes, the price increases from $660 for a 6.0 to $666 for an 8.0.