Green Lantern [Newsstand] #196 (1986) — Comic Book Value
Green LanternWhat Green Lantern [Newsstand] #196 (1986) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Green Lantern [Newsstand] #196 (1986) value — Ungraded $6. Prices updated August 2026.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, grab the Newsstand version for $6. The Standard version, at $7, offers no significant premium in edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. Therefore, if your goal is simply ownership without display value, the Newsstand is the clear choice. Save your money and purchase the Newsstand version.
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Green Lantern [Newsstand] #196 (1986) comic value
An ungraded copy of Green Lantern [Newsstand] #196 (1986) averages around $6. 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 | $6 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value of this ungraded Green Lantern #196?
- The current resale value for this ungraded copy of Green Lantern #196 is $6.
- Is the condition of the comic important for its value?
- Since this copy is ungraded, its exact condition will influence its final sale price, though the base value is $6.
- What series does Green Lantern #196 belong to?
- Green Lantern #196 is part of the Green Lantern series.