# The Black Tulip #73 (1950) — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/the-black-tulip-73-1950-classics-illustrated-comic

**The Black Tulip #73 (1950)** is worth about **$14** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$314.76**.

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## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $14 |
| Grade 6.0 | $116 |
| Grade 8.0 | $315 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-07. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Classics Illustrated |

## The Black Tulip #73 (1950) comic value

An ungraded copy of **The Black Tulip #73 (1950)** averages around $14. A CGC 6.0 runs about $116, and a CGC 8.0 commands $315.

### 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.

## FAQ

**What is the starting price for The Black Tulip #73?**

The ungraded version of The Black Tulip #73 is currently valued starting at $17.

**How much is a high-grade copy worth?**

A Grade 8.0 copy of Classics Illustrated #73 is listed with a value of $300.

**Is there a price difference between the grades?**

Yes, the price increases substantially with grade; a Grade 6.0 sells for $111 compared to the ungraded price.

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