Marvel Tales #221 (1989) — Comic Book Value
Marvel TalesWhat Marvel Tales #221 (1989) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Marvel Tales #221 (1989) value — Ungraded 4,33 € · $5 · Grade 6.0 11,27 € · $13 · Grade 8.0 18,21 € · $21. Prices updated August 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 4.2× raw.Chart values in USD
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost to own Marvel Tales #221, choose the Standard version at $4. The Newsstand version at $5 offers slightly more immediate availability or perhaps a minor difference in packaging, though the value difference is minimal. If budget is the primary concern, the Standard is the clear choice. Collectors prioritizing the absolute cheapest acquisition should stick with Standard, while those willing to spend the extra dollar for the Newsstand version are paying for a negligible premium.
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Marvel Tales #221 (1989) comic value
An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #221 (1989) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $13, and a CGC 8.0 commands $21.
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 | 4,33 € · $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | 11,27 € · $13 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | 18,21 € · $21 | eBay sold comps |
Häufige Fragen
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Marvel Tales #221 is currently listed for $4.
- How much is a good condition copy worth?
- A copy graded at 6.0 is valued at $11, and an 8.0 grade sells for $17.
- Is this comic rare?
- The facts provided show its varying market prices based on its condition grade.