Avengers [Newsstand] #293 (1988) — Comic Book Value
AvengersWhat Avengers [Newsstand] #293 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Avengers [Newsstand] #293 (1988) 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 cheapest way to own Avengers #293, grab the Standard version for $3. The Newsstand version at $8 offers slightly better condition or perhaps a different distribution, but in this case, the premium doesn't translate to significant scarcity. If your goal is simply collection completion without chasing high-end grading, buy the Standard. If you prefer the slightly higher perceived value of the Newsstand, pay the extra five dollars.
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Avengers [Newsstand] #293 (1988) comic value
An ungraded copy of Avengers [Newsstand] #293 (1988) 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 starting price for this Avengers issue?
- The ungraded version of Avengers #293 starts at a resale value of $8.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is listed for $28, which is $20 more than the ungraded price.
- Does the grade significantly impact the price of this comic?
- Yes, the grade impacts the price; for example, a Grade 6.0 sells for $19, while an 8.0 is $28.