Iron Man #288 (1993) — Comic Book Value
Iron ManWhat Iron Man #288 (1993) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Iron Man #288 (1993) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $10 · Grade 8.0 $16. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost to own Iron Man #288 (1993), purchase the Newsstand version for $5. The Standard version, also priced at $5, offers no significant advantage over the Newsstand in terms of edition or scarcity based on these values. Since both are similarly priced, save your money and buy the Newsstand copy unless you specifically require the packaging difference that might exist between the two.
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Iron Man #288 (1993) comic value
An ungraded copy of Iron Man #288 (1993) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $10, and a CGC 8.0 commands $16.
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 | $3 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $16 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Iron Man #288?
- The ungraded copy of Iron Man #288 is available starting at $5.
- How much is a high-grade copy worth?
- A comic graded at 8.0 is valued at $15.
- What is the price difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- The price difference is significant, with ungraded copies starting at $5 compared to $15 for a Grade 8.0.