Four Color #228 (1949) — Comic Book Value
Four ColorWhat Four Color #228 (1949) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Four Color #228 (1949) value — Ungraded $250 · Grade 6.0 $500 · Grade 8.0 $4,225. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Four Color
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Value by grade
$250
Ungraded
2.0×
$500
Grade 6.0
16.9×
$4,225
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 16.9× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Four Color
- Publisher
- Dell
- Issue
- #228
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- May 1, 1949
Four Color #228 (1949) comic value
An ungraded copy of Four Color #228 (1949) averages around $250. A CGC 6.0 runs about $500, and a CGC 8.0 commands $4225.
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 | $250 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $500 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $4,225 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current market value of this card in ungraded condition?
- The ungraded value for Four Color #228 (1949) is listed at $195.
- How much more valuable is a high-grade version compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 version commands a significantly higher price at $3727 compared to the $195 ungraded price.
- Is there a specific price point for a mid-grade card?
- A Grade 6.0 version of Four Color #228 is valued at $272.