Green Lantern #173 (1984) — Comic Book Value
Green LanternWhat Green Lantern #173 (1984) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Green Lantern #173 (1984) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $16 · Grade 8.0 $26. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own the Green Lantern #173 (2004), purchase the Newsstand: $4 version. The higher-priced Standard: $5 and Newsstand: $7 versions offer minor variations, likely in packaging or print quality, but the scarcity difference is negligible here. Budget-conscious collectors should stick to the $4 option, while those prioritizing a slightly better presentation might justify the small premium for the Standard: $5.
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Green Lantern #173 (1984) comic value
An ungraded copy of Green Lantern #173 (1984) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $16, and a CGC 8.0 commands $26.
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 | $16 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $26 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Green Lantern #173 starts at a resale value of $6.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $24, which is significantly higher than the $6 starting price for ungraded copies.
- What are the listed prices for different grades?
- The listed prices are $6 for ungraded, $15 for Grade 6.0, and $24 for Grade 8.0.