Marvel Tales #261 (1992) — Comic Book Value
Marvel TalesWhat Marvel Tales #261 (1992) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Marvel Tales #261 (1992) value — Ungraded $2 · Grade 6.0 $8 · Grade 8.0 $14. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 7.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Marvel Tales #261, purchase the Standard or Newsstand version at $2. Since both versions share the same price and basic characteristics, there is no significant premium offered by one over the other in terms of edition or scarcity. Collectors focused purely on owning the issue should grab either one. Those seeking a tangible upgrade or specific collector appeal should be prepared to pay more for a different, higher-grade version if available.
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Marvel Tales #261 (1992) comic value
An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #261 (1992) averages around $2. A CGC 6.0 runs about $8, and a CGC 8.0 commands $14.
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 | $2 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $8 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Marvel Tales #261?
- The ungraded copy is available, and a Grade 6.0 copy can be found for $10.
- How much is a better-graded copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Marvel Tales #261 is listed with a value of $17.
- Is this comic rare?
- The facts provided list specific pricing for different grades, but do not detail its rarity.