Iron Man #242 (1989) — Comic Book Value
Iron ManWhat Iron Man #242 (1989) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Iron Man #242 (1989) value — Ungraded 26.25 ر.س. · $7 · Grade 6.0 60 ر.س. · $16 · Grade 8.0 90 ر.س. · $24. Prices updated أغسطس 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.4× raw.Chart values in USD
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Iron Man #242, grab the Newsstand version for $3. The Standard version at $4 offers no significant upgrade in edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy; it is simply a slightly more common variant. Casual collectors wanting the basic comic should buy the Newsstand. Those prioritizing the "Standard" designation over minimal cost can opt for the $1 difference.
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- PriceCharting — Iron Man #242 (1989) (Iron Man)24.86 ر.س. · $6.63
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Iron Man #242 (1989) comic value
An ungraded copy of Iron Man #242 (1989) averages around $7. A CGC 6.0 runs about $16, and a CGC 8.0 commands $24.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | 26.25 ر.س. · $7 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | 60 ر.س. · $16 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | 90 ر.س. · $24 | eBay sold comps |
الأسئلة الشائعة
- What is the starting price for Iron Man #242?
- The ungraded version of Iron Man #242 is available, and a Grade 6.0 copy is listed for $11.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $18, which is significantly more than the ungraded price point.
- Is this comic part of a specific series?
- Yes, Iron Man #242 is part of the Iron Man series.