Iron Man [Newsstand] #232 (1988) — Comic Book Value
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Iron Man [Newsstand] #232 (1988) value — Ungraded $8 · Grade 6.0 $18 · Grade 8.0 $27. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.4× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Iron Man #232 (1988), grab the Newsstand copy for $8. The Standard version at $4 offers no significant upgrade in content or scarcity over the Newsstand, so the difference is purely in price. If your goal is simply to possess the comic, buy the Standard. If you are looking for a specific collectible experience, the versions do not offer a clear advantage.
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Iron Man [Newsstand] #232 (1988) comic value
An ungraded copy of Iron Man [Newsstand] #232 (1988) averages around $8. A CGC 6.0 runs about $18, and a CGC 8.0 commands $27.
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 | $8 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $18 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $27 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded copy of Iron Man #232?
- An ungraded copy of Iron Man #232 is currently valued at $6.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 copy worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $23, making it $17 more than the ungraded copy.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Iron Man #232 is priced at $15.