Fantastic Four [Newsstand] #226 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Fantastic FourWhat Fantastic Four [Newsstand] #226 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Fantastic Four [Newsstand] #226 (1981) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $26 · Grade 8.0 $27. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.5× raw.
Live on eBay right now
Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost to own Fantastic Four #226, grab the Standard version for $4. The Jewelers ($15) and Newsstand ($9) versions offer premium presentation and scarcity beyond the basic copy. Collectors prioritizing display or investment should pay the premium for the Jewelers or Newsstand. Casual readers or budget-conscious buyers should stick to the Standard version to save money.
▍
Price data verified against · 1
Item details
- Series
- Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four [Newsstand] #226 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Fantastic Four [Newsstand] #226 (1981) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $26, and a CGC 8.0 commands $27.
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 | $26 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $27 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of Fantastic Four #226 in ungraded condition?
- Ungraded copies of Fantastic Four #226 are currently valued around $8.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $26, which is $18 more than the ungraded estimate of $8.
- If I have a copy that is a Grade 6.0, what should I expect to pay?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Fantastic Four #226 is listed with a resale value of $22.