Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #178 (1985) — Comic Book Value
Marvel TalesWhat Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #178 (1985) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #178 (1985) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $17 · Grade 8.0 $26. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Marvel Tales #178, grab the Newsstand version for $5. The Standard version at $6 offers no significant upgrade in edition or scarcity over the Newsstand copy. If budget is the primary concern, buy the Newsstand. Collectors seeking a slight premium or preferring the standard listing should spend the extra dollar for the Standard version.
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Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #178 (1985) comic value
An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales [Newsstand] #178 (1985) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $17, and a CGC 8.0 commands $26.
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 | $6 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $26 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value for an ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #178?
- An ungraded copy of Marvel Tales #178 is currently valued at $8.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $31, which is $23 more than the ungraded price of $8.
- If I have a Grade 6.0 copy, what should I expect to sell it for?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Marvel Tales #178 is currently valued at $20.