Marvel Tales #185 (1986) — Comic Book Value
Marvel TalesWhat Marvel Tales #185 (1986) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Marvel Tales #185 (1986) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $14 · Grade 8.0 $50. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 10.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own Marvel Tales #185, the Newsstand version at $2 is the cheapest option. The Standard version at $5 offers no significant advantage in terms of edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. Collectors prioritizing the lowest cost should choose Newsstand, while those willing to spend slightly more for the Standard version are paying a small premium for a marginally different listing.
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Marvel Tales #185 (1986) comic value
An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #185 (1986) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $14, and a CGC 8.0 commands $50.
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 | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $50 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #185 is currently valued at $7.
- How much more is a high-grade copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $50, significantly higher than the ungraded version.
- What is the value range for this issue?
- The resale value ranges from $7 (Ungraded) up to $50 (Grade 8.0).