Fantastic Four [Newsstand] #279 (1985) — Comic Book Value
Fantastic FourWhat Fantastic Four [Newsstand] #279 (1985) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Fantastic Four [Newsstand] #279 (1985) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $10 · Grade 8.0 $19. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.8× 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 [Newsstand] #279 (1985) comic value
An ungraded copy of Fantastic Four [Newsstand] #279 (1985) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $10, and a CGC 8.0 commands $19.
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 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $19 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of Fantastic Four #279 in ungraded condition?
- In ungraded condition, Fantastic Four #279 is valued at $5.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $23, which is significantly more than the $5 ungraded price.
- What is the price difference between a Grade 6.0 and an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy sells for $10, making it $5 more than the ungraded $5 valuation.