Strange Tales #18 (1953) — Comic Book Value
Strange TalesWhat Strange Tales #18 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Strange Tales #18 (1953) value — Ungraded $196 · Grade 6.0 $516. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 2.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own Strange Tales #18 (1953), the Standard version for $2 is the cheapest route. The Standard version priced at $196 represents a significant premium, likely due to superior condition or packaging, offering a collector-grade piece. Casual owners should stick to the $2 option, while serious collectors seeking the highest quality should invest in the $196 version.
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Item details
- Series
- Strange Tales
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #18
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1953
Strange Tales #18 (1953) comic value
An ungraded copy of Strange Tales #18 (1953) averages around $196. A CGC 6.0 runs about $516, 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
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $196 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $516 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $2.99 / $20 / $450 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 21, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.99–$450.00 (median $20.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value difference between the ungraded and graded copies?
- The ungraded copy is valued at $196, whereas the Grade 6.0 copy is listed for $516.
- Is Strange Tales #18 a rare find?
- As part of the Strange Tales series, this issue presents specific collecting opportunities based on its condition.
- What is the price for a good condition copy?
- A copy graded at 6.0 is currently priced at $516.