The Brave and the Bold #172 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Brave And The BoldWhat The Brave and the Bold #172 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Brave and the Bold #172 (1981) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $16 · Grade 8.0 $27. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.4× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute lowest cost, buy the Newsstand version at $5. The Standard version at $8 offers slightly more collector appeal, though both are relatively similar in value. If you are purely looking to own the comic without investing heavily, the Newsstand is the clear choice. If you want the standard presentation, the $3 difference for the Standard version is a minor premium for a more typical collectible format.
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The Brave and the Bold #172 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Brave and the Bold #172 (1981) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $16, and a CGC 8.0 commands $27.
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 | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $16 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $27 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of this comic?
- An ungraded copy of Brave and the Bold #172 is currently valued at $8.
- How much more is a higher grade worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $34, which is significantly more than the ungraded price.
- Which grade offers the best value for a collector?
- The Grade 6.0 version is listed for $21, offering a mid-range entry point into the series.