Iron Man #261 (1990) — Comic Book Value
Iron ManWhat Iron Man #261 (1990) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Iron Man #261 (1990) value — Ungraded $2 · Grade 6.0 $8 · Grade 8.0 $20. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 10.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own Iron Man #261 (1990), buy the Newsstand version for $3. The Standard version, also priced at $3, offers no significant premium in terms of edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy based on these values. If your goal is simply possession at the lowest cost, choose either. If you are seeking a tangible difference in quality or rarity, these versions do not currently justify paying more.
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Iron Man #261 (1990) comic value
An ungraded copy of Iron Man #261 (1990) averages around $2. A CGC 6.0 runs about $8, and a CGC 8.0 commands $20.
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 | $2 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $8 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $20 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this Iron Man issue?
- The ungraded version of Iron Man #261 starts at $9.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $20, which is $11 more than the ungraded price.
- What series is this comic from?
- This comic is part of the Iron Man series.