Marvel Tales #256 (1991) — Comic Book Value
Marvel TalesWhat Marvel Tales #256 (1991) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Marvel Tales #256 (1991) value — Ungraded $3 · Grade 6.0 $10 · Grade 8.0 $16. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 5.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own Marvel Tales #256 (1991), the Newsstand version at $4 is the cheapest option. The Standard version at $3 is actually the less expensive choice, offering no significant premium in edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. Therefore, save your money and purchase the Standard version unless you specifically require the Newsstand designation for completeness.
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Marvel Tales #256 (1991) comic value
An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #256 (1991) averages around $3. A CGC 6.0 runs about $10, and a CGC 8.0 commands $16.
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 | $10 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $16 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Marvel Tales #256?
- The ungraded version is available, and a Grade 6.0 copy is priced at $10.
- How much is a higher-graded copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Marvel Tales #256 is currently valued at $16.
- Is the condition of this comic important for resale?
- Yes, the price varies significantly, ranging from the ungraded state up to $16 for a Grade 8.0.