Avengers [Newsstand] #279 (1987) — Comic Book Value
AvengersWhat Avengers [Newsstand] #279 (1987) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Avengers [Newsstand] #279 (1987) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $10 · Grade 8.0 $17. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.7× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost to own Avengers #279, choose the Newsstand version at $3. The Standard version at $3 offers no significant upgrade in condition or scarcity over the Newsstand. Since the prices are identical, the Newsstand is the most direct and cheapest purchase. Collectors prioritizing absolute minimum expenditure should opt for either, while those seeking a perceived difference should note the versions offer no tangible premium.
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Avengers [Newsstand] #279 (1987) comic value
An ungraded copy of Avengers [Newsstand] #279 (1987) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $10, 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 | $3 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the price range for Avengers #279?
- The price varies by condition; an ungraded copy is listed, a Grade 6.0 is $10, and a Grade 8.0 is $17.
- Is the ungraded version worth buying?
- The ungraded version is available, but buyers should compare it against the graded options for a clear value assessment.
- How much more is the Grade 8.0 compared to the Grade 6.0?
- The Grade 8.0 sells for $17, which is $7 more than the Grade 6.0's price of $10.