Iron Man #229 (1988) — Comic Book Value
Iron ManWhat Iron Man #229 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Iron Man #229 (1988) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $15 · Grade 8.0 $24. Prices updated August 2026.
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Value by grade
$6
Ungraded
2.5×
$15
Grade 6.0
4.0×
$24
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.0× raw.
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Iron Man #229 (1988) comic value
An ungraded copy of Iron Man #229 (1988) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $15, and a CGC 8.0 commands $24.
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 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $24 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Iron Man #229?
- The ungraded version of Iron Man #229 is currently listed starting at $5.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this comic?
- A comic book graded at 8.0 for Iron Man #229 sells for $21.
- Is there a price difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
- Yes, the graded 8.0 copy is significantly more valuable at $21 compared to the ungraded starting price of $5.