Marvel Tales #138 (1982) — Comic Book Value
Marvel TalesWhat Marvel Tales #138 (1982) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Marvel Tales #138 (1982) value — Ungraded $10 · Grade 6.0 $22 · Grade 8.0 $35. 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 it, grab the Newsstand version at $19. The Standard versions, priced higher at $72 or $8, offer different market values, suggesting the $72 version might represent a better condition or rarity than the $8 Standard. Buyers prioritizing ownership on a budget should choose Newsstand, while collectors seeking higher value or condition should invest in the Standard options.
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Marvel Tales #138 (1982) comic value
An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #138 (1982) averages around $10. A CGC 6.0 runs about $22, and a CGC 8.0 commands $35.
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 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $22 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $35 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the price range for Marvel Tales #138?
- The price ranges from $10 for ungraded copies up to $49 for a Grade 8.0.
- How much is a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Marvel Tales #138 is currently listed for $31.
- Is this comic worth buying ungraded?
- Ungraded copies are available for $10, which is the entry-level price for this issue.