Iron Man #226 (1988) — Comic Book Value
Iron ManWhat Iron Man #226 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Iron Man #226 (1988) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $12 · Grade 8.0 $27. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Iron Man #226, purchase the Newsstand version for $7. The Standard version at $4 is the cheapest way to acquire it. Since the price difference is small, the Standard version offers no significant premium in terms of edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. Buyers prioritizing budget should choose the Standard, while those wanting the specific Newsstand presentation should pay the slight premium.
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Iron Man #226 (1988) comic value
An ungraded copy of Iron Man #226 (1988) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $12, and a CGC 8.0 commands $27.
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 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $27 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale price for Iron Man #226?
- The ungraded version of Iron Man #226 starts at a resale value of $4.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $27, which is significantly higher than the ungraded price of $4.
- What is the price point for a moderately graded copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Iron Man #226 is currently valued at $12.