Iron Man [Newsstand] #281 (1992) — Comic Book Value
Iron ManWhat Iron Man [Newsstand] #281 (1992) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Iron Man [Newsstand] #281 (1992) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $14 · Grade 8.0 $21. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.5× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Iron Man #281 (1992), purchase the Standard or Newsstand version at $7. Since both versions share the same listed price and lack significant differences in edition or scarcity, the choice is purely preference. Collectors prioritizing budget should buy either version. Those seeking a tangible premium, such as superior packaging or a specific variant, should be aware that neither version currently offers that distinction at this price point.
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Iron Man [Newsstand] #281 (1992) comic value
An ungraded copy of Iron Man [Newsstand] #281 (1992) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $14, and a CGC 8.0 commands $21.
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 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $21 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale price for this comic?
- The ungraded version of Iron Man #281 starts at a resale value of $7.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy worth?
- A copy graded at 8.0 is valued at $23 in the resale market.
- Is there a price difference between ungraded and graded copies?
- Yes, the graded Grade 8.0 copy is valued higher at $23 compared to the ungraded starting price of $7.