The Brave and the Bold #178 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Brave And The BoldWhat The Brave and the Bold #178 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
The Brave and the Bold #178 (1981) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $16 · Grade 8.0 $26. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.2× raw.
Live on eBay right now
Which version do you have?
If you just want to own The Brave and the Bold #178, buy the Newsstand version for $4. The Standard version at $7 offers no significant upgrade in condition or rarity over the Newsstand copy. Casual collectors should save money and purchase the Newsstand. Serious collectors looking for the highest grade or specific packaging should consider paying the extra for the Standard version, though the difference is minor here.
▍
Price data verified against · 1
Item details
- Series
- Brave And The Bold
The Brave and the Bold #178 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of The Brave and the Bold #178 (1981) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $16, and a CGC 8.0 commands $26.
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 | $26 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Brave and the Bold #178 is currently listed at $5.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 than an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is $20 more than the ungraded version, selling for $25.
- Is there a price listed for a lower grade?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Brave and the Bold #178 is available for $15.