Avengers [Newsstand] #188 (1979) — Comic Book Value
AvengersWhat Avengers [Newsstand] #188 (1979) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Avengers [Newsstand] #188 (1979) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $15 · Grade 8.0 $29. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own Avengers #188 (1979), grab the Newsstand version for $4. The Standard version at $5 offers no significant upgrade in edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. Casual collectors looking only to possess the comic should buy the Newsstand. Those seeking a slightly better condition or perceived value might opt for the Standard, but the price difference is minimal.
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Avengers [Newsstand] #188 (1979) comic value
An ungraded copy of Avengers [Newsstand] #188 (1979) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $15, and a CGC 8.0 commands $29.
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 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $29 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this Avengers issue?
- The ungraded version of Avengers #188 starts at $5.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of Avengers #188?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Avengers #188 is listed for $29.
- Is there a significant difference in value between ungraded and graded copies?
- Yes, the price increases significantly from the ungraded $5 to a Grade 6.0 at $16.