Fantastic Four #229 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Fantastic FourWhat Fantastic Four #229 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Fantastic Four #229 (1981) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $14 · Grade 8.0 $23. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own Fantastic Four #229, buy the Newsstand version for $5. The Standard version at $3 is cheaper, but in this case, the difference is minimal. Since the prices are so close, the Standard version likely offers no significant premium in terms of edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. Save your money and grab the Standard version for the lowest immediate cost.
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Fantastic Four #229 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Fantastic Four #229 (1981) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $14, and a CGC 8.0 commands $23.
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 | $23 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best price point for this comic?
- The best value depends on condition; an ungraded copy is available, or you can find it graded at $14 (6.0) or $23 (8.0).
- Is the ungraded copy worth buying?
- The ungraded copy is available, providing a potential entry point into the Fantastic Four collection.
- How much is a high-grade copy of this issue?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Fantastic Four #229 is currently listed for $23.