Strange Tales #17 (1953) — Comic Book Value
Strange TalesWhat Strange Tales #17 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Strange Tales #17 (1953) value — Ungraded $161 · Grade 8.0 $5,040. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 31.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Strange Tales #17 (1953), purchase the Standard version for $3. The $161 Standard version represents a significant premium, likely due to superior condition or a specific high-grade edition, offering collectors a more desirable piece. Buyers prioritizing budget should take the $3 option, while those seeking top-tier investment value should pay the premium for the higher-grade Standard copy.
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Item details
- Series
- Strange Tales
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #17
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- April 1, 1953
Strange Tales #17 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Strange Tales #17 (1953) averages around $161. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $5040.
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 | $161 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $5,040 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference in value between the ungraded and graded copies?
- The ungraded copy is valued at $161, whereas a copy graded at 8.0 is valued significantly higher at $5040.
- Is Strange Tales #17 a rare comic?
- The market data shows a substantial price difference based on condition, suggesting high collector interest in this issue.
- What is the minimum price I should expect to pay?
- The lowest listed price point for this issue is $161 for the ungraded version.