Avengers [Newsstand] #197 (1980) — Comic Book Value
AvengersWhat Avengers [Newsstand] #197 (1980) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Avengers [Newsstand] #197 (1980) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $15 · Grade 8.0 $17. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Avengers #197, purchase the Newsstand version for $4. The Standard version at $4 offers no significant upgrade in terms of edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. Therefore, if your goal is just acquisition, the Newsstand is the most economical choice. Collectors prioritizing condition or specific packaging details should consider the Standard, though the price difference is negligible here.
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Avengers [Newsstand] #197 (1980) comic value
An ungraded copy of Avengers [Newsstand] #197 (1980) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $15, and a CGC 8.0 commands $17.
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 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this Avengers comic?
- The ungraded version of Avengers #197 is available, with a Grade 6.0 copy priced at $18.
- How much more is the higher-graded copy?
- The Grade 8.0 copy of Avengers #197 is listed for $21, which is $3 more than the Grade 6.0.
- Is this comic worth investing in?
- With prices ranging from $18 (Grade 6.0) to $21 (Grade 8.0), it offers steady resale value for Avengers collectors.