Iron Man #228 (1988) — Comic Book Value
Iron ManWhat Iron Man #228 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Iron Man #228 (1988) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $16 · Grade 8.0 $46. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.7× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost, grab the Newsstand version at $4. The Standard version at $7 offers slightly better condition or availability, but neither version possesses significant premium features like unique editions or scarcity. If your goal is simply ownership, the Newsstand is the practical choice. If you value the marginal difference in condition or desire the slightly higher-grade Standard copy, the extra $3 is warranted.
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Iron Man #228 (1988) comic value
An ungraded copy of Iron Man #228 (1988) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $16, and a CGC 8.0 commands $46.
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 | $46 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Iron Man #228?
- The ungraded copy of Iron Man #228 is currently available for $7.
- How much does a high-grade copy sell for?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Iron Man #228 is priced at $46.
- Is there a price difference between the grades?
- Yes, the price increases significantly from the ungraded $7 to the Grade 8.0's $46.