Doctor Strange #48 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Doctor StrangeWhat Doctor Strange #48 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Doctor Strange #48 (1981) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $16 · Grade 8.0 $43. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 10.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own it, grab the Newsstand version for $5. The Standard version at $6 offers no significant upgrade in condition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy in this case. Therefore, if your goal is simply collection completion on a budget, buy the Newsstand. Only pay more for the Standard if you prefer the slightly higher listing price for perceived difference, though the value proposition is minimal.
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Doctor Strange #48 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Doctor Strange #48 (1981) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $16, and a CGC 8.0 commands $43.
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 | $16 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $43 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Doctor Strange #48 starts at $4.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Doctor Strange #48 sells for $42.
- Are there different prices based on condition?
- Yes, the value ranges from $4 for ungraded copies up to $42 for a Grade 8.0.