Blue Beetle [Newsstand] #1 (1986) — Comic Book Value
Blue BeetleWhat Blue Beetle [Newsstand] #1 (1986) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Blue Beetle [Newsstand] #1 (1986) value — Ungraded $10 · Grade 6.0 $23 · Grade 8.0 $40. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If simply owning a Blue Beetle #1 is the goal, the Newsstand or 2nd Print at $10 is the cheapest entry. Premium versions like the Gutierrez Virgin Foil ($15) or Tao Virgin ($23) offer higher perceived scarcity or specific print variations. Buyers prioritizing investment or top-tier condition should consider the Standard $788. Casual collectors should stick to the lower-priced options to save money.
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Blue Beetle [Newsstand] #1 (1986) comic value
An ungraded copy of Blue Beetle [Newsstand] #1 (1986) averages around $10. A CGC 6.0 runs about $23, and a CGC 8.0 commands $40.
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 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $23 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $40 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this Blue Beetle issue?
- The ungraded version of Blue Beetle [Newsstand] #1 (1986) is available for $9.
- How much more is a higher grade worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Blue Beetle is valued at $40, compared to the ungraded price.
- Is the Grade 6.0 version a good buy?
- The Grade 6.0 version of Blue Beetle #1 is listed for $20.