Avengers [Newsstand] #185 (1979) — Comic Book Value
AvengersWhat Avengers [Newsstand] #185 (1979) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Avengers [Newsstand] #185 (1979) value — Ungraded $8 · Grade 6.0 $25 · Grade 8.0 $42. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own Avengers #185 (1979), the Newsstand version at $6 is the cheapest route. The Standard version at $9 offers a slight premium, likely in condition or packaging, over the Newsstand copy. Casual collectors looking for the most affordable entry point should choose Newsstand, while those prioritizing a slightly better presentation should consider the Standard.
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Avengers [Newsstand] #185 (1979) comic value
An ungraded copy of Avengers [Newsstand] #185 (1979) averages around $8. A CGC 6.0 runs about $25, and a CGC 8.0 commands $42.
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 | $8 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $25 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $42 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Avengers #185?
- Ungraded copies of Avengers #185 start at $8.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this Avengers issue?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Avengers #185 is currently listed at $38.
- Is there a significant price jump between ungraded and graded copies?
- Yes, the price increases substantially, moving from an ungraded starting point of $8 to $23 for a Grade 6.0.