Fantastic Four #228 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Fantastic FourWhat Fantastic Four #228 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Fantastic Four #228 (1981) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $14 · Grade 8.0 $30. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.5× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Fantastic Four #228, purchase the Newsstand version at $3. The Standard version at $5 offers no significant collectible advantage over the Newsstand copy in terms of edition or scarcity. Buyers prioritizing budget should choose Newsstand. Those willing to spend the extra $2 for the Standard version are paying only for a slightly different distribution method, not a substantial upgrade in value.
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- Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four #228 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Fantastic Four #228 (1981) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $14, and a CGC 8.0 commands $30.
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 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $30 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Fantastic Four #228?
- The ungraded version of Fantastic Four #228 is currently valued at $14.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $30, which is significantly more than the $14 price for an ungraded copy.
- What is the series this comic belongs to?
- This comic is part of the Fantastic Four series.