Fantastic Four [Newsstand] #228 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Fantastic FourWhat Fantastic Four [Newsstand] #228 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Fantastic Four [Newsstand] #228 (1981) value — Ungraded $3. Prices updated August 2026.
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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 [Newsstand] #228 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Fantastic Four [Newsstand] #228 (1981) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
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
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $3 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value for an Ungraded Fantastic Four #228?
- The current resale value for this Ungraded copy of Fantastic Four #228 is available on JunkPal.
- Is this issue rare within the Fantastic Four series?
- As an Ungraded issue from the 1981 run, it is a collectible piece of the Fantastic Four series.
- What does "Ungraded" mean for this comic's value?
- Ungraded means the comic has not been professionally graded, which impacts its final market value.