# Marvel Tales #286 (1994) — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/marvel-tales-286-1994-marvel-tales-comic

**Marvel Tales #286 (1994)** is worth about **$4** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$15.95**.

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## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $4 |
| Grade 6.0 | $10 |
| Grade 8.0 | $16 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-07. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

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- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DMarvel%2520Tales%2520286%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Marvel Tales |

## Marvel Tales #286 (1994) comic value

An ungraded copy of **Marvel Tales #286 (1994)** averages around $4. 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.

## FAQ

**What is the price range for Marvel Tales #286?**

The ungraded copy is available, a Grade 6.0 is listed at $12, and a Grade 8.0 is priced at $18.

**Is the ungraded version of this comic worth buying?**

The ungraded version is available, giving you a chance to acquire it at a potentially lower entry point.

**How much more is the Grade 8.0 compared to the Grade 6.0?**

The Grade 8.0 sells for $18, which is $6 more than the Grade 6.0's price of $12.

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