Marvel Tales #171 (1985) — Comic Book Value
Marvel TalesWhat Marvel Tales #171 (1985) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Marvel Tales #171 (1985) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $14 · Grade 8.0 $23. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own Marvel Tales #171, the Newsstand version at $9 is the cheapest option. The Jewelers ($50) and Standard ($3) versions offer different presentation or condition tiers, but in this case, the Standard at $3 is the lowest cost. Save your money with the Standard version unless you specifically desire the premium packaging of the Jewelers version.
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Marvel Tales #171 (1985) comic value
An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #171 (1985) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $14, and a CGC 8.0 commands $23.
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 | $4 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $23 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the price range for Marvel Tales #171?
- Ungraded copies are available, a Grade 6.0 is priced at $13, and a Grade 8.0 sells for $21.
- Is this comic worth buying in ungraded condition?
- Yes, ungraded copies are available, offering an entry point into the Marvel Tales series at a lower price.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $21, compared to the ungraded market value.