EC Comics · Golden Age · 1954
Crime SuspenStories #22
EC Comics · 1954
Noted for: Senate hearing cover
KEY ISSUERecorded sales · CGC 3.5 median
$4,229
1 CGC 3.5 sale of 3 recorded on eBay · newest Sep 16, 2026
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What is Crime SuspenStories #22 worth?
The Crime SuspenStories #22 is an EC Comics 1954 graded comic. Based on 3 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $3,200 to $4,229. Recorded sales include a CGC 3.5 at $4,229 and a CGC 1.5 at $3,600.
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Historical graded comic sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-16. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
| Date | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | CGC 1.5 | $3,600 |
| 2026-08-16 | CGC 3 | $3,200 |
| 2026-07-19 | CGC 3.5 | $4,229 |
The Crime SuspenStories #22 in context
Why collectors care
Crime SuspenStories #22 (1954) is one of the most famous pre-Code horror comics, its severed-head cover cited in the Senate hearings that led to the Comics Code. It is a landmark EC Comics key.
How to identify it
A genuine 1954 EC first printing. Given the value and age, only graded copies with provenance transact at the top.
Common mistakes
Restoration and married covers are common on 1950s EC books and must be disclosed. Buy graded.
Grade considerations
Surviving copies are scarce and mostly mid to low grade, so census position, restoration status, and page quality define value.
Recorded sales by grade
3 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 3 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 16, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 3.5 | 1 | $4,229 | N/A |
| CGC 1.5 | 1 | $3,600 | N/A |
| CGC 3 | 1 | $3,200 | N/A |
Recorded sales by grade · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-16. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 3 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside on this rule for this item.
A comic sale that sold for under a third of the median of this issue's lower-grade sales is also set aside as a probable reprint, facsimile, later printing or restored copy, since a higher grade of the same book should not sell for less. No sales were set aside on this rule for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 3.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary was a completed eBay sale, listed by date, grade and price in the sales table lower on this page. Individual listings are not linked. Methodology version 2026.4. Read the full methodology.
Crime SuspenStories #22 value FAQ
What is Crime SuspenStories #22 worth?+
Based on 3 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $3,200 to $4,229.
What grade sells most often for Crime SuspenStories #22?+
CGC 3.5 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 1 sale and a recent median around $4,229.
What is the highest median grade for Crime SuspenStories #22?+
CGC 3.5 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $4,229. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Crime SuspenStories #22 worth grading?+
For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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