Strange Tales #3 (1951) — Comic Book Value
Strange TalesWhat Strange Tales #3 (1951) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Strange Tales #3 (1951) value — Ungraded $238 · Grade 6.0 $780 · Grade 8.0 $3,480. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 14.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own Strange Tales #3, grab the Newsstand copy for $7. The higher-priced Standard versions ($238, $5, $4) represent variations in condition or minor printings, offering negligible differences in collectible value compared to the base issue. Buyers prioritizing budget should stick to the Newsstand copy, while serious collectors seeking the best available copy should invest in the top-tier Standard version.
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Item details
- Series
- Strange Tales
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #3
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- October 1, 1951
Strange Tales #3 (1951) comic value
An ungraded copy of Strange Tales #3 (1951) averages around $238. A CGC 6.0 runs about $780, and a CGC 8.0 commands $3480.
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 | $238 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $780 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $3,480 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $81 / $999.95 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 13, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$999.95 (median $81.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Strange Tales #3?
- The ungraded copy of Strange Tales #3 (1951) is listed starting at $238.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Strange Tales #3 can sell for $3480.
- Are there different price points for this issue?
- Yes, the price varies widely, from $238 for ungraded to $780 for a Grade 6.0.