Defenders [Newsstand] #78 (1979) — Comic Book Value
DefendersWhat Defenders [Newsstand] #78 (1979) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Defenders [Newsstand] #78 (1979) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $15 · Grade 8.0 $25. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If you simply want the card, buy the Standard version for $3. The Newsstand version at $6 offers a slight premium, likely due to its original distribution or packaging, but for pure collecting, the difference is minimal. Save your money and grab the Standard version unless you specifically want the Newsstand variant for its minor collectible distinction.
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Defenders [Newsstand] #78 (1979) comic value
An ungraded copy of Defenders [Newsstand] #78 (1979) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $15, and a CGC 8.0 commands $25.
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 | $25 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of Defenders #78?
- The ungraded copy of Defenders #78 is available for purchase on the marketplace.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of Defenders #78?
- A copy of Defenders #78 in Grade 8.0 is currently listed for $30.
- What is the starting price for this comic in a graded condition?
- The lowest graded price listed for this comic is $18 for a Grade 6.0.