Marvel Tales #156 (1983) — Comic Book Value

Marvel Tales

What Marvel Tales #156 (1983) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Marvel Tales #156 (1983) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $14 · Grade 8.0 $45. Prices updated August 2026.

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$5
Ungraded
2.8×
$14
Grade 6.0
9.0×
$45
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.0× raw.

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Which version do you have?

To simply own Marvel Tales #156, grab the Newsstand version for only $6. The Standard versions, priced at $51 and $5, offer better condition or perhaps a slightly different print run, suggesting a minor premium for quality or completeness. If budget is key, the Newsstand is the clear choice. If you want the best possible copy, the $51 Standard is the investment.

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Marvel Tales #156 (1983) comic value

An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #156 (1983) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $14, and a CGC 8.0 commands $45.

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.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Grade 6.0$14eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$45eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for this comic?
The ungraded version of Marvel Tales #156 starts at $6.
How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
A Grade 8.0 copy sells for $45, significantly higher than the ungraded price of $6.
Is the Grade 6.0 version a good value?
The Grade 6.0 version is listed at $18, offering a mid-range option between the ungraded and higher-graded versions.

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