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Marvel · Silver Age · 1966
Fantastic Four #52
Marvel · 1966
Noted for: Black Panther
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What is Fantastic Four #52 worth?
The Fantastic Four #52 is a Marvel 1966 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, recent graded examples have sold for $203 to $4,800. CGC 6.0 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recent median around $688.
Before you buy
Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recent sold examples in the same grade.
The Fantastic Four #52 in context
Why collectors care
The first appearance of Black Panther, cover-dated July 1966, by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. T'Challa is widely recognized as the first Black superhero in mainstream American comics, which gives this book historical weight well beyond its Fantastic Four run position and drives durable, film-amplified demand.
How to identify it
Fantastic Four #52, July 1966, 12-cent cover. The story continues directly into #53, which contains the Panther's origin and the first full Klaw appearance -- a separate, cheaper book that is sometimes cross-sold with this one.
Common mistakes
Buying #53 believing it is the first appearance. Also treat "first Wakanda" claims with care and confirm the issue number in the indicia rather than trusting a slab photo crop.
Grade considerations
The bright cover shows wear and color-break along the spine readily. Centering is a frequent grade-limiter on mid-60s Fantastic Four, and high-grade copies carry a steep premium given the character's modern profile.
Sold price summary
6 verified eBay sales from the last 90 days, grouped by grade.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Window
- Last 90 days
- Last checked
- Aug 11, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9.0 | 1 | $4,800 | N/A |
| CGC 7.5 | 1 | $1,448 | N/A |
| CGC 6.0 | 2 | $688 | $585 to $790 |
| CGC 3.0 | 2 | $309 | $203 to $415 |
How this summary is built+
Inclusion
All 6 eBay sold (completed) listings we have for this item from the last 90 days, 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 for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 7.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 9.0 | 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 traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Fantastic Four #52 value FAQ
What is Fantastic Four #52 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, graded examples have recently sold for $203 to $4,800.
What grade sells most often for Fantastic Four #52?+
CGC 6.0 is the most actively traded grade in the current sample, with 2 sales and a recent median around $688.
What is the highest median grade for Fantastic Four #52?+
CGC 9.0 has the highest median in the current sample at about $4,800. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Fantastic Four #52 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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