Defenders [Newsstand] #89 (1980) — Comic Book Value
DefendersWhat Defenders [Newsstand] #89 (1980) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Defenders [Newsstand] #89 (1980) value — Ungraded $10 · Grade 6.0 $27 · Grade 8.0 $44. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.4× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Defenders #89, purchase the Standard version for $4. The Newsstand version at $10 offers a slight premium, usually related to its initial distribution or packaging, but the difference here is minor. Collectors prioritizing the lowest cost should stick to Standard. Those willing to spend the extra $6 for the Newsstand version are paying for a marginally different collectible presentation.
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Defenders [Newsstand] #89 (1980) comic value
An ungraded copy of Defenders [Newsstand] #89 (1980) averages around $10. A CGC 6.0 runs about $27, and a CGC 8.0 commands $44.
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 | $27 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $44 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best value for purchasing this comic?
- For the lowest entry point, the ungraded copy is available for $10.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Defenders #89 is valued at $43, compared to $10 ungraded.
- What is the price point for a mid-grade copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Defenders #89 is currently priced at $27.