Iron Man #142 (1981) — Comic Book Value
Iron ManWhat Iron Man #142 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Iron Man #142 (1981) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $18 · Grade 8.0 $50. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 8.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own Iron Man #142, grab the Newsstand version for $7. The Standard version at $6 is slightly cheaper but offers no tangible premium in this case. Since the prices are so close, the Standard version is the most practical purchase for basic ownership. If you are a dedicated collector seeking a specific variant, the minor difference in price might justify the extra consideration, but for casual collecting, save your money.
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Iron Man #142 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Iron Man #142 (1981) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $18, and a CGC 8.0 commands $50.
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 | $18 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $50 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of Iron Man #142?
- An ungraded copy of Iron Man #142 is currently valued around $6.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $51, which is substantially higher than the $6 value of an ungraded copy.
- What is the price range for this Iron Man issue?
- The price ranges from $6 for ungraded to $51 for a Grade 8.0 copy.