Startling Terror Tales
Star Publications // April 1953 - 1954
Issue count: 8
Real stories from terrifying police cases! See what copies that are floating around are selling for by using our online price guide!
In 1953, after the Vol. 1 had to be cancelled a few years back, Star Publications decided to give one more chance to Startling Terror Tales, starting with Vol. 2 in April 1953 and continuing with the previous numbering, releasing issue #4 first.
The series ran for 8 issues until it was canceled again. It used to feature real stories from police case files.
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Issue #4
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What's Startling Terror Tales #4 worth in 2024?
Why is this comic book valuable?
Startling Terror Tales #4 that are graded GD 2.0 can sell for around $100 today. FN 6.0 copies of this comic had a price of just $50 in 2006, but today have a value over $300. The highest graded copy of this comic to ever sell was a 6.5 that sold for $100 in 2005.
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| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60 | $125 | $250 | $500 | $1,000 | $135 |
Issue #5
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What's Startling Terror Tales #5 worth in 2024?
Startling Terror Tales #5 that are graded GD 2.0 can expect to sell for around $300 nowadays which is up from $40 in the early 2000’s. FN 6.0 graded copies have seen their value increase to over $1000. The highest graded copy to ever sell was a 4.5 that had a price of $1,000 in 2019.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Startling Terror Tales #5 is known to collectors for being illustrated by the legendary L. B. Cole. This is a “pre-code” horror comic and features stories that would be deemed to gruesome by the government in the coming year.
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| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $125 | $250 | $500 | $1,000 | $4,000 | $1,000 |
Issue #6
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What's Startling Terror Tales #6 worth in 2024?
GD 2.0 graded copies of Startling Terror Tales #6 can expect to sell for over $200 which is up from $20 in the early 2000’s. FN 6.0 copies of this comic can expect to have a value over $1,000. The highest graded copy to ever reach the market was a 5.5 that sold for $130 in 2012.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Startling Terror Tales #6 features more of the iconic “Poster Style” cover artwork from the legendary artist L. B. Cole. This comic was one of the final “pre-code” horror comics.
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| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $200 | $400 | $800 | $1,600 | $6,000 | $475 |
Issue #7
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What's Startling Terror Tales #7 worth in 2024?
GD 2.0 copies of Startling Terror Tales #7 have a lower than average value around $60 in today’s market. FN 6.0 copies trend back to normal with a price of $1,000 up from $500 a few years ago. The highest graded copy to ever sell was an 8.5 that sold for $8,780 in 2019.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Pre-code horror comics are great items for collectors. Startling Terror Tales #7 is another gorey classic featuring Poster Style cover art from famous horror comic illustrator L. B. Cole.
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| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75 | $450 | $1,000 | $2,100 | $9,000 | $8,780 |
Issue #8
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What's Startling Terror Tales #8 worth in 2024?
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GD 2.0 graded copies of Startling Terror Tales #8 can expect to sell for around $100 in today’s market. FN 6.0 copies have a price of $500 up from $400 a year ago. The highest graded copy to ever sell was an 8.0 that sold for $255 in 2010.
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| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250 | $450 | $850 | $1,700 | $6,500 | $450 |
Issue #9
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What's Startling Terror Tales #9 worth in 2024?
Startling Terror Tales #9 that are graded GD 2.0 sell for $200 in today’s market. FN 6.0 copies of this comic can expect to command a price of around $600. The highest graded copy to ever sell was a 7.5 that sold for $1,000 in 2017.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Collectors are always on the lookout for “Pre-Code” horror comics. Startling Terror Tales #9 features some chilling artwork by legendary comics illustrator L. B. Cole and is known for having artwork that pushed the limits of horror in comics.
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| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $160 | $325 | $600 | $1,200 | $4,800 | $1,000 |
Issue #10
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What's Startling Terror Tales #10 worth in 2024?
GD 2.0 copies of Startling Terror Tales #10 are much more common on the market and have a price of $150 up from $20 in the early 2000’s. FN 6.0 copies of this comic are up to a value of $600 today. The highest graded copy to ever sell was a 9.0 that sold in 2012 for a price of $512.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Startling Terror Tales #10 approaches the end of the “Pre-Code” horror comic glory days. This issue features cover art by famous comics artist L. B. Cole.
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| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $150 | $300 | $600 | $1,200 | $4,800 | $1,560 |
Issue #11
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What's Startling Terror Tales #11 worth in 2024?
GD 2.0 copies of Startling Terror Tales #11 reached a value of over $1,000 in 2017 and only sell for more today. FN 6.0 copies of this comic had a price of $1,800 in 2017 and have climbed higher since. The higher graded copy to ever reach the market was a 9.2 River City Pedigree that sold for $6,882 in 2009.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Startling Terror Tales #11 is sought after by collectors for a variety of reasons. This is one of the final “Pre-Code” horror comics making it historically valuable to comic fans. This book also features stunning artwork from comic artist L. B. Cole who was one of the pioneers of the “Poster Style” of cover art.
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| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $400 | $800 | $1,400 | $2,600 | $10,000 | $6,882 |