Adventure Comics #489 (1982) — Comic Book Value
Adventure ComicsWhat Adventure Comics #489 (1982) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Adventure Comics #489 (1982) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $17 · Grade 8.0 $28. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.7× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest ownership, grab the Newsstand version at $5. The Standard version at $6 offers no significant upgrade in edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. Therefore, if your goal is simply to own Adventure Comics #489, buy the Newsstand version. Only pay the slight premium for the Standard if you prefer a specific variant, though the value difference is negligible.
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Adventure Comics #489 (1982) comic value
An ungraded copy of Adventure Comics #489 (1982) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $17, and a CGC 8.0 commands $28.
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 | $6 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $28 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Adventure Comics #489?
- The starting price for this issue is available in ungraded condition.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this comic?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Adventure Comics #489 is currently priced at $17.
- Is the ungraded copy worth more than the lowest graded copy?
- The ungraded copy's value varies, but the Grade 6.0 is listed at $10.