Marvel · Silver Age · 1964
Tales of Suspense #52
Marvel · 1964
Noted for: Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff)
KEY ISSUERecorded sales · CGC 4.5 median
$580
1 CGC 4.5 sale of 6 recorded on eBay · newest Sep 23, 2026
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What is Tales of Suspense #52 worth?
The Tales of Suspense #52 is a Marvel 1964 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $200 to $580. Recorded sales include a CGC 4.5 at $580 and a CGC 4 at $513.
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Historical graded comic sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-23. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
| Date | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | CGC 3.5 | $401 |
| 2026-08-31 | CGC 4 | $513 |
| 2026-08-12 | CGC 4.5 | $580 |
| 2026-08-06 | CGC 1.5 | $210 |
| 2026-08-06 | CBCS 3.5 | $425 |
| 2026-06-28 | PSA 1 | $200 |
The Tales of Suspense #52 in context
Why collectors care
The first appearance of the Black Widow, cover-dated April 1964, created by Stan Lee, Don Rico, and Don Heck. Natasha Romanoff debuted as an antagonist in the Iron Man feature and became one of Marvel's most commercially prominent characters.
How to identify it
Tales of Suspense #52, April 1964. She appears here in her original spy persona, not the costumed look that came later.
Common mistakes
Buyers expecting the familiar black costume on the first appearance will not find it. Also do not confuse this with Tales of Suspense #57 (first Hawkeye) or #39 (first Iron Man), both also in this catalog.
Grade considerations
Mid-60s anthology with typical spine and gloss concerns. High-grade copies are considerably scarcer than raw availability implies.
Recorded sales by grade
6 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 23, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | $580 | One sale |
| CGC 4 | 1 | $513 | One sale |
| CBCS 3.5 | 1 | $425 | One sale |
| CGC 3.5 | 1 | $401 | One sale |
| CGC 1.5 | 1 | $210 | One sale |
| PSA 1 | 1 | $200 | One sale |
Recorded sales by grade · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-23. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 6 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 3.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 4.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CBCS 3.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| PSA 1 | 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 of Suspense #52 value FAQ
What is Tales of Suspense #52 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $200 to $580.
What grade sells most often for Tales of Suspense #52?+
CGC 4.5 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 1 sale and a recent median around $580.
What is the highest median grade for Tales of Suspense #52?+
CGC 4.5 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $580. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Tales of Suspense #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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