Strange Tales #18 (1953) — Comic Book Value

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What Strange Tales #18 (1953) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Strange Tales #18 (1953) value — Ungraded R$ 1.015 · $196 · Grade 6.0 R$ 2.671 · $516. Prices updated agosto de 2026.

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New
$19
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Used
$100
5 listings asking
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Value by grade
$196
Ungraded
2.6×
$516
Grade 6.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 6.0 premium on this card is 2.6× raw.Chart values in USD

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Strange Tales #18 (Atlas, 1953) VG-$269.99Very Goodexpired · seen Aug 22Look up ↗
Strange Tales #18 VF-NM Marvel Comic Book 31 TJ81$5.99Goodexpired · seen Aug 22Look up ↗
Strange Tales (2nd Series) #18 FN; Marvel | Doctor Strange - w/Bag+Board$4.98Goodexpired · seen Aug 22Look up ↗
Strange Tales #18 Vol. 2 1988 Marvel Comics Higher Grade Comic Book Q107-42$9.99Like Newexpired · seen Aug 22Look up ↗
Strange Tales #18 (Marvel Comics 1988) X Factor - VF$3.99Unspecifiedexpired · seen Aug 22Look up ↗
Strange Tales #168 FN- Marvel Silver Age Comic Book Nick Fury Dr Strange 18 J345$23.99Unspecifiedexpired · seen Aug 22Look up ↗

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Which version do you have?

If your goal is simply to own Strange Tales #18 (1953), the Standard version for $2 is the cheapest route. The Standard version priced at $196 represents a significant premium, likely due to superior condition or packaging, offering a collector-grade piece. Casual owners should stick to the $2 option, while serious collectors seeking the highest quality should invest in the $196 version.

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Item details

Series
Strange Tales
Publisher
Marvel
Issue
#18
Key issue
No
Release date
May 1, 1953

Strange Tales #18 (1953) comic value

An ungraded copy of Strange Tales #18 (1953) averages around $196. A CGC 6.0 runs about $516, 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

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ConditionValueBased on
UngradedR$ 1.015 · $196eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0R$ 2.671 · $516eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / highR$ 15,48 / R$ 103,52 / R$ 2.329$2.99 / $20 / $45020 live eBay listings

Market check: As of August 21, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.99–$450.00 (median $20.00).

Perguntas frequentes

What is the value difference between the ungraded and graded copies?
The ungraded copy is valued at $196, whereas the Grade 6.0 copy is listed for $516.
Is Strange Tales #18 a rare find?
As part of the Strange Tales series, this issue presents specific collecting opportunities based on its condition.
What is the price for a good condition copy?
A copy graded at 6.0 is currently priced at $516.

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