Fantastic Four #197 (1978) — Comic Book Value
Fantastic FourWhat Fantastic Four #197 (1978) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Fantastic Four #197 (1978) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $35 · Grade 8.0 $42. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.4× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Fantastic Four #197, purchase the Standard version for $5. The Whitman version at $4 offers no significant collectible premium in this case, as the price difference is negligible. If your goal is minimal cost, the Standard is fine. However, if you are a serious collector seeking any perceived upgrade, the Whitman is technically the cheaper option, but both offer similar value based on these prices.
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Fantastic Four #197 (1978) comic value
An ungraded copy of Fantastic Four #197 (1978) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $35, and a CGC 8.0 commands $42.
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 | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $35 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $42 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the price range for Fantastic Four #197?
- The listed prices range from $35 for a Grade 6.0 to $42 for a Grade 8.0, with ungraded options also available.
- Is the ungraded copy worth buying?
- The ungraded version is available, but specific value depends on its actual condition compared to the graded options.
- How does the Grade 8.0 compare to the Grade 6.0?
- The Grade 8.0 is priced higher at $42, compared to the Grade 6.0 which sells for $35.