Strange Tales #173 (1974) — Comic Book Value

Strange Tales

What Strange Tales #173 (1974) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Strange Tales #173 (1974) value — Ungraded $13 · Grade 6.0 $30 · Grade 8.0 $57. Prices updated August 2026.

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$13
Ungraded
2.3×
$30
Grade 6.0
4.4×
$57
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.4× raw.

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Strange Tales #173 (1974) comic value

An ungraded copy of Strange Tales #173 (1974) averages around $13. A CGC 6.0 runs about $30, and a CGC 8.0 commands $57.

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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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Ungraded$13eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$30eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$57eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the current value of Strange Tales #173 in ungraded condition?
The ungraded version of Strange Tales #173 is currently valued at $14.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to ungraded?
A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $57, which is significantly more than the $14 ungraded price.
Is the Grade 6.0 version of this comic worth buying?
The Grade 6.0 version is listed at $30, offering a mid-range entry point for collectors.

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