Fantastic Four #279 (1985) — Comic Book Value
Fantastic FourWhat Fantastic Four #279 (1985) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Fantastic Four #279 (1985) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $12 · Grade 8.0 $36. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own Fantastic Four #279, the Newsstand version at $5 is the cheapest route. The Jewelers ($30) and Canadian ($6) versions offer premium packaging and higher perceived collectibility, while the Standard ($4) is the most accessible baseline. Casual collectors should stick to Standard or Newsstand to save money, whereas serious collectors seeking presentation or scarcity should invest in the Jewelers edition.
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Fantastic Four #279 (1985) comic value
An ungraded copy of Fantastic Four #279 (1985) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $12, and a CGC 8.0 commands $36.
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 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $36 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded copy of Fantastic Four #279 starts at $2.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy valued at?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Fantastic Four #279 is currently valued at $36.
- Are there other grading options available?
- Yes, a Grade 6.0 copy of Fantastic Four #279 is available for $10.