Tip Top Comics #188 (1954) — Comic Book Value
Tip Top ComicsWhat Tip Top Comics #188 (1954) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Tip Top Comics #188 (1954) value — Ungraded $300 · Grade 6.0 $1,554. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 5.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Tip Top Comics #188 1955 St. John Publishing Co. Lower Grade Comic Book B17-49
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Item details
- Series
- Tip Top Comics
- Publisher
- United Feature
- Issue
- #188
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- September 1, 1954
Tip Top Comics #188 (1954) comic value
An ungraded copy of Tip Top Comics #188 (1954) averages around $300. A CGC 6.0 runs about $1554, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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 | $300 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $1,554 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $12.59 / $78.5 / $496 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 6, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $12.59–$496.00 (median $78.50).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value for an ungraded copy of Tip Top Comics #188?
- An ungraded copy of Tip Top Comics #188 is valued at $276.
- How much does a Grade 6.0 copy sell for?
- A copy of Tip Top Comics #188 graded 6.0 is valued at $1539.
- Is Tip Top Comics #188 a valuable collectible?
- Yes, the pricing shows a substantial difference between ungraded ($276) and graded ($1539) copies.