Strange Tales #38 (1955) — Comic Book Value

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What Strange Tales #38 (1955) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Strange Tales #38 (1955) value — Ungraded $85 · Grade 8.0 $1,527. Prices updated August 2026.

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Strange Tales #38 (1955) comic value

An ungraded copy of Strange Tales #38 (1955) averages around $85. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1527.

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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Grade 8.0$1,527eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the value difference between ungraded and graded copies?
The ungraded copy is listed at $85, whereas the Grade 8.0 copy is valued significantly higher at $1524.
Is this issue from the Strange Tales series?
Yes, this comic is part of the popular Strange Tales series.
What is the price for a Grade 8.0 copy?
The Grade 8.0 copy of Strange Tales #38 is currently priced at $1524.

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