Marvel Tales #172 (1985) — Comic Book Value
Marvel TalesWhat Marvel Tales #172 (1985) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Marvel Tales #172 (1985) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $15 · Grade 8.0 $25. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own Marvel Tales #172, the Newsstand version at $9 is the cheapest option. The Jewelers ($28) and Standard ($7) versions offer different presentation or rarity levels; the Jewelers version likely has superior packaging or condition. Casual collectors should stick to the Standard or Newsstand to save money, while serious collectors seeking a premium presentation should invest in the Jewelers copy.
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Marvel Tales #172 (1985) comic value
An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #172 (1985) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $15, and a CGC 8.0 commands $25.
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 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $25 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the price for an ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #172?
- The ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #172 is available for purchase.
- How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this Marvel Tales issue?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Marvel Tales #172 is listed for $31.
- What is the starting price for this Marvel Tales issue?
- The starting price point for this issue is $20 for a Grade 6.0 copy.