Marvel Tales #216 (1988) — Comic Book Value
Marvel TalesWhat Marvel Tales #216 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Marvel Tales #216 (1988) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $9 · Grade 8.0 $15. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Marvel Tales #216, grab the Newsstand version for $6. The Standard version at $3 is the most economical choice for basic ownership. However, the difference between these versions is minimal in terms of collectible value based on the prices provided. If you are strictly saving money, buy the Standard. If you want the absolute lowest entry point, the Newsstand is slightly more expensive but offers a different distribution marker.
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Marvel Tales #216 (1988) comic value
An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #216 (1988) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $9, and a CGC 8.0 commands $15.
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 | $3 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $9 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #216 starts at $3.
- How much does a higher-graded copy cost?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Marvel Tales #216 is listed for $16.
- Is this comic generally considered rare?
- The facts provided list specific pricing for different grades, but do not specify its rarity.