Iron Man [Newsstand] #188 (1984) — Comic Book Value
Iron ManWhat Iron Man [Newsstand] #188 (1984) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Iron Man [Newsstand] #188 (1984) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $18 · Grade 8.0 $25. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.2× raw.
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IRON MAN #188 IRON MAN [JAMES RHODES] * NEWSSTAND VARIANT MARVEL 1984
Iron Man (1st Series) #188 (Newsstand) VG; Marvel | low grade - November 1984 Br
Iron Man #188 Newsstand Variant ~ NEAR MINT NM ~ 1984 Marvel Comics
Iron Man #188 Vol. 1 1984 Marvel Comics 1st App Newsstand 8.0 Comic Book X123-37eBay removes ended listings after ~90 days — we keep the prices. Look up finds current listings for the same item.
Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own Iron Man #188, grab the Standard version for $2. The Newsstand version at $9 offers a slight premium, likely related to its distribution or packaging, but in this case, the difference is minor. If your goal is simply possession, buy the Standard. If you value the specific Newsstand designation, pay the extra $7, but otherwise, save your money.
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Iron Man [Newsstand] #188 (1984) comic value
An ungraded copy of Iron Man [Newsstand] #188 (1984) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $18, and a CGC 8.0 commands $25.
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 | $18 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $25 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1.79 / $3.98 / $47 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 23, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $1.79–$47.00 (median $3.98). Median asking price has moved down 20% over the last 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded copy of this Iron Man comic?
- An ungraded copy of Iron Man #188 is currently valued at $9.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 version compared to an ungraded one?
- A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $34, which is $25 more than the ungraded price.
- Is the value difference significant between the 6.0 and 8.0 grades?
- Yes, the Grade 6.0 is priced at $18, while the higher Grade 8.0 is valued at $34.