Marvel · Silver Age · 1962
Tales to Astonish #27
Marvel · 1962
Noted for: Hank Pym (pre-Ant-Man)
KEY ISSUERecorded sales · CGC 3 median
$2,298
2 CGC 3 sales of 5 recorded on eBay · newest Sep 12, 2026
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What is Tales to Astonish #27 worth?
The Tales to Astonish #27 is a Marvel 1962 graded comic. Based on 5 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $1,900 to $2,450. CGC 3 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $2,298.
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Search current eBay listingsLast recorded sales
Historical graded comic sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-12. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
| Date | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-12 | CGC 4 | $2,450 |
| 2026-09-10 | CGC 4.5 | $2,250 |
| 2026-09-06 | CGC 3 | $2,395 |
| 2026-08-11 | CGC 2.5 | $1,900 |
| 2026-07-15 | CGC 3 | $2,200 |
The Tales to Astonish #27 in context
Why collectors care
The first appearance of Hank Pym, in the seven-page story "The Man in the Ant Hill" (cover-dated January 1962), by Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, and Larry Lieber. It predates the entire Marvel superhero line and is the earliest appearance of a character who became a founding Avenger.
How to identify it
Tales to Astonish #27, January 1962. Critically, this is Hank Pym's first appearance but NOT the first appearance of Ant-Man: Pym appears here as a scientist in a science-fiction short, and does not become Ant-Man until Tales to Astonish #35 (September 1962).
Common mistakes
Listings routinely advertise this as "1st Ant-Man," which conflates two separate books and two separate price tiers. If you want the first costumed Ant-Man, you want #35. Confirm which one the listing is actually selling.
Grade considerations
A pre-superhero-era anthology with a small surviving population in high grade. Cover gloss, spine ticks, and Marvel chipping along the edges are the usual limiters.
Recorded sales by grade
5 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 5 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 12, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 4 | 1 | $2,450 | One sale |
| CGC 3 | 2 | $2,298 | $2,200 to $2,395 |
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | $2,250 | One sale |
| CGC 2.5 | 1 | $1,900 | One sale |
Recorded sales by grade · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-12. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 5 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 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 2.5 | 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.
Tales to Astonish #27 value FAQ
What is Tales to Astonish #27 worth?+
Based on 5 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $1,900 to $2,450.
What grade sells most often for Tales to Astonish #27?+
CGC 3 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 2 sales and a recent median around $2,298.
What is the highest median grade for Tales to Astonish #27?+
CGC 3 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $2,298. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Tales to Astonish #27 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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