Marvel Tales #242 (1990) — Comic Book Value
Marvel TalesWhat Marvel Tales #242 (1990) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Marvel Tales #242 (1990) 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 absolute cheapest way to own it, purchase the Newsstand version for $1. The Standard version at $3 offers no significant advantage in edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. If your goal is simply collection completion without high investment, buy the Newsstand. If you prefer the slightly better presentation of the Standard, the extra $2 is a minor premium for a marginally different distribution method.
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Marvel Tales #242 (1990) comic value
An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #242 (1990) 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 Marvel Tales #242?
- An ungraded copy is available, and a Grade 6.0 version can be found for $9.
- How much is a higher-graded copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Marvel Tales #242 is listed at $15.
- Is this comic easy to find in good condition?
- While ungraded copies exist, specific grades like 6.0 and 8.0 have established market prices.