Fantastic Four #290 (1986) — Comic Book Value
Fantastic FourWhat Fantastic Four #290 (1986) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Fantastic Four #290 (1986) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $15 · Grade 8.0 $24. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.0× raw.
Live on eBay right now
Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost to own Fantastic Four #290, buy the Standard or Newsstand version for $5. Since both versions share the same listed price and apparent scarcity, there is no significant premium benefit to one over the other in terms of edition or packaging. Collectors prioritizing budget should purchase either version, while those seeking perceived value beyond the base price should be aware the difference is negligible based on current data.
▍
Price data verified against · 1
Item details
- Series
- Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four #290 (1986) comic value
An ungraded copy of Fantastic Four #290 (1986) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $15, and a CGC 8.0 commands $24.
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 | $6 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $24 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Fantastic Four #290?
- The ungraded copy of Fantastic Four #290 is available starting at $5.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to an Ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $21, which is $16 more than the ungraded price of $5.
- Is there a significant price jump between a Grade 6.0 and Grade 8.0?
- Yes, the price increases from $13 for a Grade 6.0 to $21 for a Grade 8.0.