Defenders #87 (1980) — Comic Book Value
DefendersWhat Defenders #87 (1980) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Defenders #87 (1980) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $12 · Grade 8.0 $21. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own Defenders #87 (1980), the Newsstand version at $4 is the cheapest entry point. The Standard version at $3 is marginally cheaper, but both are basic copies. Since there are no significant differences in edition or scarcity between these two versions, a budget collector should choose the Standard version for the lowest cost.
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Defenders #87 (1980) comic value
An ungraded copy of Defenders #87 (1980) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $12, and a CGC 8.0 commands $21.
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 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $21 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this card?
- The ungraded version of Defenders #87 (1980) is currently priced at $5.
- How much more is a higher-graded copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $27, significantly more than the ungraded price.
- What are the available grades for this card?
- This card is available ungraded, as Grade 6.0, and as Grade 8.0.