Alpha Flight [Newsstand] #40 (1986) — Comic Book Value
Alpha FlightWhat Alpha Flight [Newsstand] #40 (1986) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Alpha Flight [Newsstand] #40 (1986) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $12 · Grade 8.0 $15. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Alpha Flight #40, grab the Newsstand version at $4. The Standard version at $5 offers no significant premium in edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. If your goal is simply to possess the comic, buy the Newsstand. If you are a dedicated collector prioritizing the standard release presentation, the slight $1 difference for the Standard version is negligible.
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Alpha Flight [Newsstand] #40 (1986) comic value
An ungraded copy of Alpha Flight [Newsstand] #40 (1986) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $12, and a CGC 8.0 commands $15.
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 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Alpha Flight #40?
- The ungraded version of Alpha Flight #40 is currently priced at $5.
- How much is a better-graded copy of this issue?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Alpha Flight #40 is listed for $16.
- Is the condition important for the value of this comic?
- Yes, the condition significantly impacts the price, ranging from $5 ungraded to $16 for a Grade 8.0.