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Astonishing

Atlas // April 1951 to August 1957
Issue count: 61

Excellent sci-fi/horror offering from Atlas in the 1950's, proving they could survive in the changing market. The first several issue feature a revamped Marvel Boy, but no heroes after that, only top-notch stories and art!Hard to find and pricey!

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Astonishing

It took a little bit of time for Atlas Comics (formerly Timely Comics) to find their footing in the 1950’s as far as the creative direction in which they wanted the company to go.

Astonishing is a prime example of this. Mostly, this title, which debuted in April 1951, is known by reputation as being one of the top-notch Horror-Suspense comics of its era - however, it was initially conceived as a vehicle for Bill Everett (who had given Timely so much in the late 30’s through the 40’s with his wildly popular creation Sub-Mariner), who had envisioned a science-fiction reboot of Marvel Boy, an obscure superhero character that got a sum total of 2 stories in Timely’s Golden Age books.

And, in retrospect, the first four issues of Astonishing which featured 2 to 3 Marvel Boy stories per issue, is some of Everett’s finest work in his canon. But the timing was horrible in that the industry had steered away from superheroes in general. They were passe. The people demanded horror and suspense titles (true crime and sci-fi, too).

So, Marvel Boy was gone beginning with issue #7. Sorry, Bill, but you have to draw murderers, monsters, aliens and the undead now. Which he willingly did, and very well, mind you. But the real point is that this is one of the earliest titles in which Atlas (Marvel) would cut their teeth on way to becoming an industry leader in the genre. An “Anthology” book, the company got up to speed in short manner by producing one high-quality issue after another.

With a still-very-young Stan Lee editing and contributing stories, Astonishing took an all-hands-on-deck approach in creative direction, employing a who’s-who of artists either from the glory days of Timely (Everett, Carl Burgos, Don Rico, Syd Shores, Jack Kirby), or well established journeyman masters (Russ Heath, Bob Fujitani, Pete Morisi, Manny Stallman, George Roussos, Paul Reinman, Sheldon Moldoff, Doug Wildey, Bernard Bailey, Mort Meskin, Gray Morrow, Reed Crandall, Al Williamson), and even promising up-and-comers, many of whom would help build the Marvel Empire in the 1960’s (John Romita, Joe Sinnott, Gene Colon, Dick Ayers, Jim Mooney, Jack Abel, Ross Andru, Don Perlin, Mike Esposito, Bob Powell, Werner Roth, John Severin, Joe Orlando, Don Heck, Steve Ditko, Marie Severin, Vince Colletta).

Phew! Quite an enormous pool of talent!

Along with other Atlas anthology comics (Strange Tales, Journey Into Mystery, and Adventures Into Terror), Astonishing stacks up pretty well. Also, many of these stories (aside from the Marvel Boy features) have not been reprinted in any form since the original run spanning 64 issues between 1951 and 1957, making this a particularly collectible book…

As the market prices have steadily been going up on horror/suspense/supernatural/monster titles from the 1950’s recently, issues of Astonishing are growing more desirable and are being sought out like never before!

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Issue #3

What's Astonishing #3 worth in 2024?

The top price for this issue was set at $2,353 by a FN/VF 7.0 in 2017. This beat the previous sales of a VF- 7.5 (2006) and VF 8.0 (2009) above it by over $2,000! This projects plenty of value waiting to be cashed in at the top, especially the highest grade single VF+ 8.5 that's yet to hit the market. FN+ 6.5 grew 160% from $460 in 2005 to today's price of $1,225.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Marvel Boy takes on the evil cult leader Mister Death! Cover, pencils and story by Bill Everett, creator of Namor the Sub-Mariner and co-creator of Daredevil.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$170 $525 $1,225 $2,800 $7,000 $2,350

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Issue #4

What's Astonishing #4 worth in 2024?

There are four copies of this book graded at VF 8.0, and one set the high sell price of $4,100 in 2017. It's the only time a copy of this grade hit the market. A single VF/NM 9.0 that's yet to register a transaction sits above them. Lower grades have little sales history, but VF- 7.5 stands out: it grew 150% from around $1,235 in 2015 to a current value of $3,115.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Marvel Boy must rescue a prisoner from a tomb filled with vampires! Cover, pencils and story by Bill Everett, creator of Namor the Sub-Mariner and co-creator of Daredevil.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$250 $550 $1,650 $3,125 $8,800 $4,100

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Issue #5

What's Astonishing #5 worth in 2024?

The highest grade available single copy VF/NM 9.0 set the top price of $2,326 in 2010. It's the only time this book has hit the market. There are few recorded sales at lower grades, but what is available shows some declines in value. It could be a good buy-low investment if you're willing to take on some risk.

Why is this comic book valuable?

An alien villain named Orion Rex plots to conquer Earth with the help of an anti-radiation ray! Cover, writing and art by Bill Everett, creator of Namor the Sub-Mariner and co-creator of Daredevil.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$300 $525 $1,000 $2,000 $6,000 $2,325

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Issue #6

What's Astonishing #6 worth in 2024?

There are very few recorded sales for this issue: the top price was actually set at $325 by a VG- 3.5 in 2019! Otherwise it's a blind market that could be worth investing in mid-grades until the top end sets the value ceiling.

Why is this comic book valuable?

This is the last issue in the series to feature Marvel Boy as the primary focus. The cover art for #6 set the tone for the future of Astonishing, which fully switched from a Marvel Boy superhero vehicle to a horror comic with issue #7.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$150 $300 $575 $1,000 $2,200 $330

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Issue #7

What's Astonishing #7 worth in 2024?

A VF+ 8.5 copy of this issue set the top price of $350 in 2016. There are three copies above it that have yet to record a sale: a single VF/NM 9.0 and two graded at NM- 9.2. It's a slow moving market with lots of potential: VG+ 4.5 grew over 175% from $80 in 2015 to a current value of $250.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #7 in this series saw a full pivot away from a Marvel Boy superhero vehicle to a horror stories. Future issues marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$50 $100 $170 $350 $1,100 $350

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Issue #8

What's Astonishing #8 worth in 2024?

One of the three copies of the highest grade VF- 7.5 set the top price of $657 in 2015. If you had patience, a FN- 5.5 provided an excellent gain of 620% from $90 in 2003 to a current value of $650! VG 4.0 tripled from $100 in 2015 to today's price of $300.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. It was published by Atlas Comics, which would later become Marvel. In this issue, a man's plot to kill his brother-in-law backfires in deadly fashion!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$150 $300 $650 $1,200 $4,000 $650

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Issue #9

What's Astonishing #9 worth in 2024?

There are very few recorded sales for this issue. A FN+ 6.5 set the top price of $215 in 2014. VG/FN 5.0 showed a small decline from $225 in 2015 to today's price of $190. But, GD/VG 3.0 moved from $60 to a current value of $115. Other issues in this era of the series have generally produced solid profit, making this a good option for a long-term investment.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. Features a story written by Stan Lee.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$75 $150 $300 $500 $1,300 $230

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Issue #10

What's Astonishing #10 worth in 2024?

There are two copies of this issue graded at VF 8.0, and one set a top price of $985 in 2018. This was an excellent profit over 225% from its $300 sale two years prior in 2016. There's a single VF/NM 9.0 at the top that's yet to go on sale. Movement in the rest of the market is slow, currently reflecting either small growth or declines over time.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Bill Everett created the art and writing for Astonishing when it was a Marvel Boy vehicle; this issue marks his return to the title after it changed to a horror comic.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$60 $120 $200 $600 $1,500 $975

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Issue #11

What's Astonishing #11 worth in 2024?

There are few sales on record for this issue with twelve registered copies. One of the three VF 8.0 set the top price of $230 in 2004. There's a single VF+ 8.5 that's yet to go on sale. This era of the series has issues that either produced solid growth, or little movement. #11 falls into the latter category, making it a good long-term speculation investment.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. In this issue, a man seeks to find his family's roots only to discover their evil history!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$50 $110 $200 $600 $1,500 $230

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Issue #12

What's Astonishing #12 worth in 2024?

The best grade available for this issue is a single VF/NM 9.0, and it set the historical high of $1,025 in 2014. It's the only time this copy has registered a sale. There's been little movement at lower grades, making this a solid long-term investment (especially at the mid-to-low range).

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. It was published by Atlas Comics, which would later become Marvel. Features a story written by Stan Lee.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$60 $150 $500 $800 $1,800 $1,025

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Issue #13

What's Astonishing #13 worth in 2024?

This issue has a slow moving market, which is common for this era of the series. A VF 8.0 copy set the top price of $900 in 2017. There's little sales history below it, so it's hard to gauge overall value. It could be a good speculation investment given the profits we've seen for other issues with better movement in this time period.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. In this issue, all hell breaks loose when someone at the morgue steals the gold in a corpse's teeth!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$100 $200 $450 $900 $2,100 $900

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Issue #14

What's Astonishing #14 worth in 2024?

There are two NM 9.4 copies of this book, but neither has registered a sale. Below it are five VF/NM 9.0 copies, but the only sale they produced was $432 back in 2004. This left the highest price to be set at $677 by a VF+ 8.5 in 2019 (a solid profit from a $300 value in 2011). FN+ 6.5 slowly moved from $65 in 2003 to today's $125.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. In this issue, a murder victim's ghost gets revenge!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$40 $80 $150 $600 $1,350 $675

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Issue #15

What's Astonishing #15 worth in 2024?

There are very few sales on record for this issue, but indicators point to positive growth. The top price was set at $350 by a FN/VF 7.0 in 2011. Three years later in 2014, a lower FN- 5.5 nearly matched that value with a sale of $335. GD/VG 3.0 increased over double in price from $80 in 2015 to today's $165.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. Cover art by Bill Everett, creator of Namor the Sub-Mariner and co-creator of Daredevil.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$100 $200 $400 $800 $2,100 $430

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Issue #16

What's Astonishing #16 worth in 2024?

No single grades for this issue have recorded more than one transaction so far, leading to a blind market. A VF 8.0 set the top price of $896 in 2014. Four years later in 2018, a higher VF+ 8.5 sold for a lesser value of $825. However, a FN- 5.5 went for $137 in 2014, then a lower VG/FN 5.0 grabbed a better $179 price in 2019.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Features art by Bernard Krigstein, a classically trained painter who would go on to teach fine art at the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$60 $150 $300 $800 $2,100 $900

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Issue #17

What's Astonishing #17 worth in 2024?

There are four copies of this issue graded at FN/VF 7.0, and they've generated a lot of sales over time. One of them set the top price of $312 in 2019, a solid profit from a 2013 value of $180. The high end market is still a bit unstable: in the same year, a better grade VF- 7.5 went for a lower price of $275. There's also a single VF 8.0 at the top that's yet to hit the market.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Cover art by Sol Brodsky. He was Stan Lee's indispensable “right hand man” in the early development of Marvel.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$50 $100 $200 $350 $900 $310

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Issue #18

What's Astonishing #18 worth in 2024?

There are two copies of this issue graded at VF/NM 9.0, and one set the top price of $660 in 2019. The grades right below it showed positive growth: VF+ 8.5 from $190 in 2006 to today's value of $385, and VF- 7.5 from around $115 in 2013 to a current price of $265. However, grades below this level produced declines in value so far.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. Cover art by Bill Everett, creator of Namor the Sub-Mariner and co-creator of Daredevil.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$50 $100 $200 $400 $1,000 $650

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Issue #19

What's Astonishing #19 worth in 2024?

The historical high value for this issue was set at $529 by a VF/NM 9.0 back in 2003. Three years later in 2006, the top grade single NM 9.4 sold for a lower price of $422. We're well past ten years from those sales, and the lower grades have signaled a current positive market: VG/FN 5.0 grew by 270%, moving from $90 in 2014 to a current price of $335.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Features art by Bernard Krigstein, a classically trained painter who would go on to teach fine art at the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$60 $120 $190 $390 $1,000 $525

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Issue #20

What's Astonishing #20 worth in 2024?

There are very few registered sales for this issue. A FN/VF 7.0 set the top price of $388 in 2014. This was a solid jump from a VF/NM 9.0 going for a lower value of $333 in 2008. The rest of the market is undefined, making for a solid investment opportunity if you can grab a copy for the right value.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. It was published by Atlas Comics, which would later become Marvel. Multiple stories in this issue written by Stan Lee.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$60 $120 $190 $390 $1,000 $390

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Issue #21

What's Astonishing #21 worth in 2024?

There are two FN/VF 7.0 copies of this issue, and one set the top price of $1,140 in 2019. This was around 150% growth from its $445 sale in 2014. Lower down the scale, VG/FN 5.0 more than doubled in value from $115 in 2015 to today's price of $240. The top grade single copies of VF/NM 9.0 and VF- 7.5 have yet to hit the market.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. In this issue, a vampire discovers he prefers the blood of his own kind!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$100 $200 $400 $800 $2,100 $1,150

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Issue #22

What's Astonishing #22 worth in 2024?

There are very few sales on file for this issue. The highest grade to record a sale was a VG/FN 5.0, setting a top price of $374 in 2014. There isn't enough data available for this market to determine trends, though there is one positive indicator: a VG+ 4.5 sold for $68 in March 2015, and that price was topped by a $113 sale of a lower grade VG- 3.5 ten months later in November 2015.

Why is this comic book valuable?

A genius who doesn't have long to live sells off parts of his brain to universities!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$100 $200 $400 $800 $2,100 $370

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Issue #23

What's Astonishing #23 worth in 2024?

There are hardly any sales on file for this issue so far. A FN/VF 7.0 set the top price of $335 in 2014, and a VG/FN 5.0 went for $218 in 2019. If you're comfortable with some speculation, it could be a good buy-low opportunity.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. It was published by Atlas Comics, which would later become Marvel. In this issue, a hunter's plot to kill his brother takes an ironic turn!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$80 $160 $320 $600 $1,900 $340

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Issue #24

What's Astonishing #24 worth in 2024?

The single highest grade copy VF+ 8.5 for this issue set the top price of $1,315 in 2014. This is the only time it's gone on sale. Other grades have shown fluctuations leading to flat growth. For example, FN+ 6.5 went for $355 in 2017, jumped to $700 in 2018, then back down to a current value of $345.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. It was published by Atlas Comics, which would later become Marvel. This issue features multiple stories written by Stan Lee.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$75 $150 $350 $800 $2,300 $1,325

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Issue #25

What's Astonishing #25 worth in 2024?

A VF- 7.5 copy of this issue set the top price of $1,315 in 2014. One year later in 2015, it saw a significant drop to $650. This is a fairly extreme decline that should be due for some correction, especially given this is the top grade available and there are four registered copies available. Lower grades don't have enough movement so far to establish overall market trends.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. It was published by Atlas Comics, which would later become Marvel.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$75 $150 $325 $800 $2,300 $1,325

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Issue #26

What's Astonishing #26 worth in 2024?

The single VF/NM 9.0 available for this issue set the top price of $1,554 in 2014. There's one NM 9.4 above it that's yet to hit the market. Below it, FN/VF 7.0 grew 150% from $170 in 2015 to today's value of $425.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. It was published by Atlas Comics, which would later become Marvel. This issue features a story where a criminal gets nine lives like a cat, and meets an ironic fate!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$50 $100 $200 $600 $1,900 $1,550

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Issue #27

What's Astonishing #27 worth in 2024?

A Bell Features Canadian copy of this book graded at VF+ 8.5 set the top price of $1,500 in 2018. This was well past the price of $244 for a standard copy of the same grade in 2006. A VF 8.0 has that value beat as well, currently going for around $900. Other grades have few registered sales, but these indicators point to a market with solid potential for growth.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. This issue features a story where a museum's employees are mysteriously dying off!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$50 $100 $200 $600 $1,900 $1,500

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Issue #28

What's Astonishing #28 worth in 2024?

The four highest graded copies for this issue all the way up to NM 9.4 have yet to go on sale. The market below them points to solid profit potential. A FN/VF 7.0 set the top price of $490 in 2018, a huge increase from a higher grade VF- 7.5 sale of $287 in 2015. Other excellent indicators: FN+ 6.5 moved from $115 in 2014 to today's $330, and FN 6.0 jumped from $110 in 2017 to a current value of $215.

Why is this comic book valuable?

This issue features a story where a Russian spy meets a gory end after smuggling an atomic weapon!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$100 $175 $220 $600 $1,900 $490

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Issue #29

What's Astonishing #29 worth in 2024?

There are three copies of #29 at the top VF+ 8.5 grade available, setting the top price of $980 in 2013. The rest of the market is accelerating: VF 8.0 below it got close to that value with a $900 sale in 2019 (solid growth from $475 in 2014). FN 6.0 jumped from $115 in 2016 to today's $225.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. This issue features a story where an evil astronaut commits murder to get to Mars, and comes home to a much different Earth!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$100 $200 $360 $900 $2,400 $975

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Issue #30

What's Astonishing #30 worth in 2024?

Value for this issue is one of those cases where the cover art drives a new explosion in prices regardless of grade. VG/FN 5.0 went for $1,235 in April 2019, then set the top price of $2,500 four months later in August of the same year! VG- 3.5 grew 833% from $75 in 2019 to today's $700. Plenty of profit waiting to be grabbed here if you were lucky enough to buy in before the recent peak!

Why is this comic book valuable?

The valuable, gory pre-Comic Code cover features mysterious eyes popping up and turning a victim into water!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$490 $900 $1,850 $3,600 $12,200 $2,500

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Issue #31

What's Astonishing #31 worth in 2024?

There are nine registered copies of this issue and little sales data to go along with it, but what is available points to a positive market. The top price was set at $300 in October 2019 by a FN 6.0. An excellent quick profit from a $215 value two months prior in August of the same year! VG/FN 5.0 moved from $75 in 2012 to a current price around $125.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. In this issue, a scientist sends a family's house into the fourth dimension!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$75 $125 $260 $500 $1,400 $300

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Issue #32

What's Astonishing #32 worth in 2024?

Like some other issues in this series, the small amount of copies and sales data available still point to a positive market. A FN- 5.5 set the highest price of $600 in 2017, more than doubling from its $263 sale in 2016. This $600 sale topped the $568 price for the better FN 6.0 above it in 2014. VG/FN 5.0 created $100 in net profit from $225 in 2015 to today's $325.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. It was published by Atlas Comics, which would later become Marvel.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$125 $240 $575 $1,200 $3,400 $600

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Issue #33

What's Astonishing #33 worth in 2024?

There are only four registered sales for this issue, making for a market with little movement that's hard to interpret. What is available shows lots of potential: a FN/VF 7.0 set the top price of $837 in 2014, well past the $151 sale of the single top grade VF 8.0 in 2006. This looks like an excellent investment opportunity if you find a price you're comfortable with.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. In this issue, a woman with the evil eye ends up cursing herself!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$75 $175 $400 $1,000 $2,800 $825

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Issue #34

What's Astonishing #34 worth in 2024?

The single top grade VF 8.0 available for this issue set the top price of $1,100 in 2017. Lower on the grade scale, VG/FN 5.0 more than doubled from $115 in 2015 to a current value of $240. There are very little sales outside these transactions, but they point to plenty of room for profit.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. It was published by Atlas Comics, which would later become Marvel. In this issue, the ghost of a cheated fighter haunts his crooked promoter!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$100 $220 $350 $1,100 $3,000 $1,100

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Issue #35

What's Astonishing #35 worth in 2024?

There are two registered copies of this issue at the top grade of VF+ 8.5. Their first sale was $860 in January 2014, followed by the highest price of $1,135 in November of the same year. There are practically no recorded sales below it, making for a potentially solid long-term investment given the market we've seen for other issues in this series.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. In this issue, a man is executed when his fictional girlfriend is mistaken for a murdered woman!

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Issue #36

What's Astonishing #36 worth in 2024?

The slow market for this issue shows promise. The highest price was set at $405 by a FN/VF 7.0 in 2013. This topped sales at higher grades in past years: VF/NM 9.0 for $345 in 2004 and $395 in 2010, followed by $384 for a VF 8.0 in 2019. It's been a long-term climb up in value and down the grade scale over time.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. Features art by Dave Berg, who'd go on to become a key artist in the early years of Mad.

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$40 $80 $150 $380 $1,200 $405

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Issue #37

What's Astonishing #37 worth in 2024?

The single top grade VF/NM 9.0 for this issue sold for $230 in 2004. As years passed, lower grades beat that mark. VF 8.0 set the highest sale at $257 in 2018, and FN/VF 7.0 got to $240 in 2019. There's very little sales history available at lower grades, but these top end trends point to plenty of overall growth potential.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. In this issue, an alien tricks Earth's top scientists to fly a one-way trip to Mars with no return!

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Issue #38

What's Astonishing #38 worth in 2024?

The single highest grade VF/NM 9.0 available for this issue sold for $178 in 2004. Ten years later in 2014, a VF 8.0 below it set the top price of $263. In 2019, a lower grade FN+ 6.5 got close to that top grade value in 2004 when it went for $153. There are few sales below this level, but trends suggest a positive overall market.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. Features pencils by Paul Reinman, who inked the first issues of The Incredible Hulk and X-Men.

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Issue #39

What's Astonishing #39 worth in 2024?

There are two copies of this issue available at the highest grade of NM- 9.2. In March 2003 it set the top price of $259, then declined to $204 in May of the same year. VF/NM 9.0 below it showed a bit of growth, moving from $145 in 2007 to today's $190. To date, there's little sales data available below these grades, making it hard to measure overall market trends.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. Cover art by John Romita Sr., co-creator of The Punisher.

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Issue #40

What's Astonishing #40 worth in 2024?

In 2008, a VF/NM 9.0 copy of this issue sold for $203. Eight years later in 2016, a lower grade VF 8.0 set a much higher top price of $896. There are few sales below this level, but the high end suggests profits waiting. There's also one NM- 9.2 at the top that's yet to hit the market.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. It was published by Atlas Comics, which would later become Marvel. Pencils by Dick Ayers, a key inker under Jack Kirby during Marvel's Silver Age.

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$30 $60 $110 $250 $700 $900

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Issue #41

What's Astonishing #41 worth in 2024?

There are six registered copies of this issue, and only one recorded sale to go along with them! A VG 4.0 sold for $115 in 2019. There's a GD/VG 3.0 below it. Above it are a single FN 6.0, two VF- 7.5 and one VF 8.0. Other issues in this series have a low quantity of sales but show positive growth, making #41 a solid speculation investment opportunity at the right price.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Features pencils by Mort Drucker, who went on to a tenure at Mad Magazine that lasted over fifty years!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$60 $120 $240 $400 $1,100 $120

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Issue #42

What's Astonishing #42 worth in 2024?

The highest grade single copy NM- 9.2 for this issue sold for $191 in 2007. Seven years later in 2014, a VF/NM 9.0 rocketed past that price and set the historical high of $937. Two years later in 2016, a VF 8.0 also beat the NM- 9.2 sale, going for $305. Lower grades show declines in growth, but there's still plenty of potential for profit here.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. Cover art by John Romita Sr., co-creator of The Punisher.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$60 $100 $150 $310 $1,200 $925

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Issue #43

What's Astonishing #43 worth in 2024?

There are four copies of this issue at the top grade available of VF- 7.5. It first went for $335 in 2013, jumped to the historical high of $490 in 2014, then dropped to a current value of $250. FN/VF 7.0 below it declined from around $290 in 2014 to today's price of $130. Most issues in this series have produced growth, and it's hard to imagine more drops in the market for this one. Definitely worth a speculative investment.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Cover art and pencils by John Romita Sr., co-creator of The Punisher.

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Issue #44

What's Astonishing #44 worth in 2024?

There are two copies of this book available at the highest grade of VF+ 8.5. One of them went for $175 in 2009, a solid increase from $108 in 2007. Six years later in 2015, a lower grade FN/VF 7.0 set the top price of $239 (it declined to $125 in 2015). These are practically the only sales on file for this issue. The rest of the series has generally shown positive growth, making this a long-term investment with some risk.

Why is this comic book valuable?

In this issue, aliens get a young couple into a house that's actually inside their spaceship!

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Issue #45

What's Astonishing #45 worth in 2024?

There are only seven copies of this issue on file, making for a very slow market with few sales that does show positive signs. A FN+ 6.5 went for $102 in November 2014. Two months later in December 2014 a FN- 5.5 below it set the historical high of $120. The two top grade VF+ 8.5 copies have yet to record a sale, suggesting there should be more movement once they set a benchmark.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Cover art by Carl Burgos, creator of the original Human Torch.

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Issue #46

What's Astonishing #46 worth in 2024?

The single top grade VF/NM 9.0 copy of this issue has yet to record a sale. The next step down is the only available VF- 7.5, and it set the highest price of $306 in 2015. Given the small quantity of seven registered copies, there are practically no sales below it. This blind market could make for a quality long-term investment if you're willing to take on some risk.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Story by Paul S. Newman. He holds the Guinness World Record for most prolific writer in the comic book industry, with over 4,100 published stories!

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Issue #47

What's Astonishing #47 worth in 2024?

The single top grade NM 9.4 available for this issue set the historical high sell price of $787 in 2019. There are only three copies registered below this one, making for a market that's hard to analyze. However, one of those copies is graded at NM- 9.2, and it's yet to go on sale. If and when it does, the lower grades should produce more movement.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Features cover and pencils by Bill Everett, creator of Namor the Sub-Mariner and co-creator of Daredevil.

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$25 $60 $150 $250 $775 $775

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Issue #48

What's Astonishing #48 worth in 2024?

Issue in this era of the series show a market with very little movement due to low quantities. #48 is a striking example: it currently has only three copies available and one sale! It was a $54 price for a VG+ 4.5 in 2015. There is a single NM 9.4 at the top for this issue, and the same grade for #47 went for $787 in 2019. Whoever is holding that copy is poised for an excellent cash-out value!

Why is this comic book valuable?

Features cover and pencils by Bill Everett, creator of Namor the Sub-Mariner and co-creator of Daredevil.

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Issue #49

What's Astonishing #49 worth in 2024?

There are three copies of this issue at the highest available grade of VF- 7.5. They've only recorded one sale to date: the top price of $156 in 2019. With that benchmark in place, this very slow moving market could start seeing some activity. The only other sale is $62 for a VG+ 4.5 in 2015.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Features cover art by Bill Everett, creator of Namor the Sub-Mariner and co-creator of Daredevil. Pencils by Bernard Baily, iconic Golden Age cover artist and co-creator of the Spectre.

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$20 $50 $125 $200 $600 $160

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Issue #50

What's Astonishing #50 worth in 2024?

The high price for this issue was set at $96 by the single top grade VF 8.0 in 2007. Eight years later in 2015, a much lower grade VG 4.0 came close to that value, going for $73. These are the only two transactions on record for this issue, but they do show an upward trend of growth over time.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. It was published by Atlas Comics, which would later become Marvel. Features art by Don Heck, co-creator of Iron Man.

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Issue #51

What's Astonishing #51 worth in 2024?

To date, the only sales on record for this issue are a $51 value for a GD/VG 3.0 in 2019, producing modest growth from $43 in 2015. The previous issue #50 has a similar small number of recorded transactions, but what it does have available suggests potential for growth. #51 is likely in a similar market.

Why is this comic book valuable?

The Astonishing horror series marked the tail-end of the pre-Comic Code Authority era that began in 1954. It was published by Atlas Comics, which would later become Marvel. Features cover art by Bill Everett, creator of Namor the Sub-Mariner and co-creator of Daredevil.

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Issue #52

What's Astonishing #52 worth in 2024?

There are two registered copies of this issue at the highest available grade of VF 8.0. It went for $98 in 2003, $82 in 2004, then jumped to the top price of $145 in 2005. It hasn't gone on sale since. There are few sales below it, but they suggest positive growth: fourteen years later in 2019, the lowest grade copy GD+ 2.5 went for a price of $46. That's an excellent value given the difference in scale from the top.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Pencils by Bernard Baily, iconic Golden Age cover artist and co-creator of the Spectre.

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Issue #53

What's Astonishing #53 worth in 2024?

Astonishing #53 was released in September 1956. The highest price ever paid for an issue of Astonishing #53 was $75 for a GD 5.0 copy sold in March 2015. Nowadays an FN 6.0 copy will run you about $100, while a GD 2.0 copy will run you around $25.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Astonishing #53 is a valuable issue because it features a number of novel stories, including the Hidden Valley, the Utopia, The Hunter's Prey, and Trapped in the Tunnel!

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Issue #54

What's Astonishing #54 worth in 2024?

Astonishing #54 was released in October 1956. The highest price ever paid for an issue of Astonishing #54 was $732 for a FN 7.5 copy sold in December 2014. Nowadays an FN 6.0 copy will run you about $84, while a GD 2.0 copy will run you around $2.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Astonishing #54 is a valuable issue because it features a number of new story ideas that hadn't been introduced into the series before, including Man with Wings!

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Issue #55

What's Astonishing #55 worth in 2024?

Astonishing #55 was released in November 1956. The highest price ever paid for an issue of Astonishing #55 was $225 for a FN 6.0 copy sold in July 2017. Nowadays an FN 6.0 copy will run you about $225, while a GD 2.0 copy will run you around $20.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Astonishing #55 is a valuable issue because it features a number of innovative story ideas, including the Creature in the Cave and the Way He Died!

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Issue #56

What's Astonishing #56 worth in 2024?

Astonishing #56 was released in December 1956. The highest price ever paid for an issue of Astonishing #56 was $190 for a FN 8.0 copy sold in February 2011. Nowadays an FN 6.0 copy will run you about $190, while a GD 2.0 copy will run you around $20.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Astonishing #56 is a valuable issue because it features a number of innovative story ideas, including They Walk Thru Walls, Afriad to Dream, and The Last Hour.

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Issue #57

What's Astonishing #57 worth in 2024?

Astonishing #57 was released in January 1957. The highest price ever paid for an issue of Astonishing #57 was $170 for a VG 8.5 copy sold in April 2005. The copy was from the White Mountain Pedigree. Nowadays an FN 6.0 copy will run you about $120, while a GD 2.0 copy will run you around $20.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Astonishing #57 is a valuable issue because it features a number of innovative story ideas, including They Lurk in the Cave!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$25 $50 $125 $225 $650 $170

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Issue #58

What's Astonishing #58 worth in 2024?

Astonishing #58 was released in February 1957. The highest price ever paid for an issue of Astonishing #58 was $21 for a GD 2.0 copy sold in September 2012. Nowadays an FN 6.0 copy will run you about $120, while a GD 2.0 copy will run you around $20.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Astonishing #58 is a valuable issue because it features a number of innovative story ideas, including Danger in the Streets, The Dragon's Roar, and the Endless Journey!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$20 $45 $100 $200 $575 $20

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Issue #59

What's Astonishing #59 worth in 2024?

Astonishing #59 was released in March 1957. The highest price ever paid for an issue of Astonishing #59 was $160 for a VG 8.0 copy sold in February 2011. The copy was from the Circle 8 Pedigree. Nowadays an FN 6.0 copy will run you about $120, while a GD 2.0 copy will run you around $20.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Astonishing #59 is a valuable issue because it features a number of innovative story ideas, including Behind the Veil and the Eyes of Mala-Tor.

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Issue #60

What's Astonishing #60 worth in 2024?

Astonishing #60 was released in April 1957. The highest price ever paid for an issue of Astonishing #60 was $167 for a VG 8.5 copy sold in February 2004. The copy was from the White Mountain Pedigree. Nowadays an FN 6.0 copy will run you about $180, while a GD 2.0 copy will run you around $20.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Astonishing #60 is a valuable issue because it features a number of innovative story ideas, including When He Presses the Button and the House of Fear!

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Issue #61

What's Astonishing #61 worth in 2024?

Astonishing #61 was released in May 1957. The highest price ever paid for an issue of Astonishing #61 was $190 for a VG 8.0 copy sold in February 2015. Nowadays an FN 8.0 copy will run you about $190, while a GD 2.0 copy will run you around $20.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Astonishing #61 is a valuable issue because it features a number of innovative story ideas, including Midnight in the Wax Museum and the Mystery in Mid-Air!

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$20 $40 $80 $190 $550 $190

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Issue #62

What's Astonishing #62 worth in 2024?

Astonishing #62 was released in June 1957. The highest price ever paid for an issue of Astonishing #62 was $195 for a NM 9.0 copy sold in July 2007. Nowadays an FN 6.0 copy will run you about $75, while a GD 2.0 copy will run you around $20.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Astonishing #62 is a valuable issue because it features a number of innovative story ideas, including the Secret of the Pet Shop and No Way Out!

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Issue #63

What's Astonishing #63 worth in 2024?

Astonishing #63 was released in July 1957. The highest price ever paid for an issue of Astonishing #63 was $120 for a NM 9.0 copy sold in October 2011. Nowadays an FN 6.0 copy will run you about $60, while a GD 2.0 copy will run you around $20.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Astonishing #63 is a valuable issue because it features a number of innovative story ideas, including Piece of Rope and A Timeless Tender Tale of Love!

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